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Glen Arbor

Michigan · 261 residents · 1.029 sq mi
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Glen Arbor is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. The city has more than doubled in size since 2019, adding 132 residents. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $617,300. With a median age of 66.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 322% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 66.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
261
+102%since 2019
from 129 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
254 / sq mi
+102%since 2019
from 125 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
66.7
−2%since 2019
from 68.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
108170233295357201020202024Glen Arbor
2024336
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$250,001
+126%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $109,167 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$138,019
+11%since 2019
from $124,350 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
80.5%
+20.5 ptssince 2019
from 60.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2019
from 6.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information34.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$617,300
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $602,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
5.6% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−55%since 2019
from 5.5 in 2019
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(129)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(252)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.8%(10)
Diversity Score
4
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
75.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2019
from 64.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.1%
+8.0 ptssince 2019
from 14.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.1 min
+38%since 2019
from 11.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.9%
+10.5 ptssince 2019
from 52.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2019
from 4.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2019
from 53.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.7%
+28.7 ptssince 2019
from 27.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+8.0 ptssince 2019
from 44.2% in 2019
Female
47.9%
−8.0 ptssince 2019
from 55.8% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glen Arbor, Michigan?

Glen Arbor, Michigan has about 261 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glen Arbor, Michigan?

The typical household in Glen Arbor, Michigan earns about $250,001 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glen Arbor, Michigan expensive?

In Glen Arbor, Michigan, the median home is worth about $617,300.

How educated are people in Glen Arbor, Michigan?

About 75.0% of adults age 25 and over in Glen Arbor, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glen Arbor, Michigan?

About 0.0% of people in Glen Arbor, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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