Argentine, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Livingston County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
2,357 Population 995/sq mi density
$100,733 Median Income $44,833 per capita
$309,600 Home Value $417,209 Zillow
$897 Median Rent 39.6% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$100,733 median income, 4.7% 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

Argentine, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$100,733
34% above
$44,833 per capita
Home Value
$309,600
10% above
Zillow: $417,209
Median Rent
$897/mo
23% below
39.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
34.1%
1% above
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
31% above
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
10% above
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Argentine Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Argentine's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
134%
Home Value
110%
Rent
77%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
101%
Unemployment
131%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Argentine a Good Place to Live?

A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Argentine residents earn a median household income of $100,733 , which is 34% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,833. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,784 business establishments, including 314 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Argentine is $309,600 , 10% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $417,209. Median rent is $897/month, with 39.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.

Education

34.1% of adults in Argentine hold a bachelor's degree or higher (1% above the national average). 93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 34.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,357
Median Age46.6 yrs
Density995/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans8.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$100,733
Per Capita$44,833
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$10,122M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096

Housing

A+
Home Value$309,600
Rent$897
Ownership89.2%
Zillow$417,209
Housing Units1,100
Rent Burden39.6%

Health

Obesity35.3%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death5,584/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain34.5 in/yr
Elevation875 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.1%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute30 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Argentine was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Bishop International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
There are 314 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.