Argentine, MI

Michigan · Metropolitan Area

Argentine is a small town in Michigan with a population of 2,357. Residents earn $100,733 per year, which is 34% above the national average.

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
2,357 Population 995/sq mi density
$100,733 Median Income $44,833 per capita
$309,600 Home Value $391,126 Zillow
$897 Median Rent
47°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$100,733 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$309,600 home value, $897/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $100,733
34% higher than US avg
Home Value $309,600
10% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 34.1%
1% higher than US avg
Median Rent $897
23% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.3%
10% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.6%
28% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.4%
65% lower than US avg

How Argentine Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,357
Median Age46.6 yrs
Density995/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

A+
Median Income$100,733
Per Capita$44,833
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$10,122M
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$309,600
Rent$897
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$391,126

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity35.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.5%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
AQI38 (Good)
Rain34.5 in/yr
Elevation875 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.1%
High School+93.4%
School Score5.23

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute30 min
Libraries6

Is Argentine a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Argentine receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Argentine stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Argentine is $100,733, which is significantly higher than the national average — 34% above $75,149. This places Argentine among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. Only 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Argentine is $309,600, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $897 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 34.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.

Climate & Weather

Argentine experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Argentine has a population of 2,357 with a density of 995 people per square mile. The median age is 46.6 years, 20% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.8%), with 1.1% Black.

Population

2,357
Total Population
995
People / sq mi
46.6yrs
Median Age
20% above US avg
2.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49%
Female 51%

Race & Ethnicity

Argentine vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.0%
25% above US avg
Spanish2.0%
85% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Argentine vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Argentine is $100,733, which is 34% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Argentine vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$100,733
34% above US avg
Per Capita Income$44,833
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096
IRS Avg AGI$97,834

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.6%
28% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.4%
65% below US avg
Establishments (County)4,784
County GDP$10,122M

Business (County)

Restaurants314
Healthcare442
Retail550
Manufacturing247

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,924
69% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.91%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.4 min
Work from Home11.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Argentine is $309,600, 10% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $897 (23% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $391,126.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$309,600
10% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$391,126

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$308
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio96.0%
Price Drops25.0%
Inventory4

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$897
23% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$807
1 Bedroom$891
2 Bedrooms$1,113
3 Bedrooms$1,419
4 Bedrooms$1,588

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,924
69% above US avg
Effective Rate1.91%
In Argentine, 35.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 28.5% report depression. 20.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Argentine vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.3%
10% above US avg
Diabetes8.2%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure29.3%
Asthma11.5%
COPD6.3%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.2%
Physical Inactivity20.7%
Depression28.5%
Mental Distress19.1%
Physical Distress12.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.8%
Checkup Rate76.7%
Premature Death5,584/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access87.1%
Healthcare Facilities442

Crime Rates: Argentine vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19

Safety Score

Argentine has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 34.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.8°F
13% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall34.5 inches
9% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation875 ft (267 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.1 km²)
Population Density995/sq mi
Coordinates42.7903°N, 83.8380°W
County FIPS26093
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 34.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (1% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 24-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61.3%
D 37.4%

Winner: Republican by 24 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+34.1%
1% above US avg
High School+93.4%
School Test Score5.23
B+ Education Grade (3.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density995/sq mi
Total Area2.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities442
Restaurants314
Retail Stores550

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.4 min
Work from Home11.6%

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