Median Income
$79,500
6% higher than US avg
Home Value
$226,000
20% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
7.0%
79% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$624
46% lower than US avg
Unemployment
2.3%
36% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
14.7%
19% higher than US avg
How Montcalm Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,278
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density7/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Economy
A
Median Income$79,500
Per Capita$44,600
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty14.7%
Commute26 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$226,000
Rent$624
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units490
Rent Burden7.8%
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.0%
High School+33.0%
Graduate+1.6%
Is Montcalm a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Montcalm receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Montcalm offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Montcalm is $79,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. 14.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Montcalm is $226,000, 20% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $624 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
7.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.0% have completed high school.
Montcalm has a population of 1,278 with a density of 7 people per square mile. The median age is 41.6 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.7%), with 2.2% Black.
Population
41.6yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 52.0% |
| 34% below US avg |
| Spanish | 28.9% |
| 116% above US avg |
| Other Languages | 19.1% |
The median household income in Montcalm is $79,500, which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $79,500 |
| 6% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $44,600 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 14.7% |
| 19% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 26.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 81.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 27.6% |
The median home value in Montcalm is $226,000, 20% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $624 (46% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $226,000 |
| 20% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $624 |
| 46% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 7.8% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 86.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 13.3% |
| Housing Units | 490 |
Property Tax
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Geography
| Area | 180.8 sq mi (468.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |