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MI area data

Port Austin, MI

Port Austin, MI.

Population: 2,412 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$262,572
1-year appreciation
+10.3%
3-year appreciation
+21.0%
5-year appreciation
+44.9%
10-year appreciation
+112.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$262,572
House Price Index
387.5 (+5.5% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
5

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
20.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
winterWeather, coldWave, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
35.8 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
209

Amenities

Nearest airport
Grindstone Air Harbor Airport (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+28 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,975
Median annual property tax
$1,981
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
61.6%

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,568
Average weekly wage
$931
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
64

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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