Barryton, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Mecosta County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
405 Population 422/sq mi density
$47,857 Median Income $22,300 per capita
$77,900 Home Value $151,704 Zillow
$763 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$47,857 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,900 home value, $763/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Barryton, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,857
36% below
$22,300 per capita
Home Value
$77,900
72% below
Zillow: $151,704
Median Rent
$763/mo
34% below
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.1%
46% below
86.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
78% above
13.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
20% above
19.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Barryton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
64%
Home Value
28%
Rent
66%
Poverty
105%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
178%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Barryton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Barryton residents earn a median household income of $47,857 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,300. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 696 business establishments, including 78 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Barryton is $77,900 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $151,704. Median rent is $763/month, with 17.5% 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 1954.

Education

18.1% of adults in Barryton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 86.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Barryton has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population405
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density422/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans9.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$47,857
Per Capita$22,300
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty13.0%
County GDP$1,626M
Avg Weekly Wage$869

Housing

A+
Home Value$77,900
Rent$763
Ownership72.4%
Zillow$151,704
Housing Units186
Rent Burden17.5%

Health

Obesity38.4%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death8,230/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
Elevation978 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.1%
High School+86.3%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute30 min
Broadband73.5%
Internet Speed163 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Barryton was founded in 1894.
The median home in Barryton was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Mbs International (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 163 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.