96th most affordable of 199 in Metro Detroit
Cost of Living in Handy Township, MI
A typical home in Handy Township costs about $1,329 a month, 20.3% of the median household income of $78,542. That makes Handy Township the 10th most affordable of 20 places in Livingston County and 96th of 199 across Metro Detroit.
- Median rent a month
- $1,070
- Median home value
- $250,400
- Owner cost with a mortgage
- $1,587
- Of income on housing
- 20.3%
Handy Township against Livingston County and the metro
| Census median | Handy Township | Livingston County | Metro Detroit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,070 | $1,287 | $1,207 |
| Median home value | $250,400 | $356,800 | $249,700 |
| Owner cost with a mortgage (monthly) | $1,587 | $1,899 | $1,720 |
| Median household income (yearly) | $78,542 | $103,039 | $76,664 |
| Share of income on housing | 20.3% | 18.6% | 22.9% |
Ranked 10th most affordable of 20 in Livingston County. See all 20.
Cost of living near Handy Township
The towns around Handy Township, each with its own page.
- Fowlerville Rent $1,043 · Home $192,000 195th most affordable in the metro
- Marion Township Rent $1,514 · Home $381,100 17th most affordable in the metro
- Cohoctah Township Rent $0 · Home $347,400 185th most affordable in the metro
- Howell Township Rent $1,899 · Home $276,400 166th most affordable in the metro
- Conway Township Rent $0 · Home $285,500 100th most affordable in the metro
- Iosco Township Rent $0 · Home $319,500 119th most affordable in the metro
- Howell Rent $1,177 · Home $265,600 190th most affordable in the metro
- Unadilla Township Rent $1,121 · Home $258,300 148th most affordable in the metro
Living in Handy Township
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Handy Township cost of living questions
5 questions
Is Handy Township, MI expensive to live in?
A typical home in Handy Township takes 20.3% of the median household income, against 22.9% across Metro Detroit, which ranks it 96th most affordable of 199 places.
What is the average rent in Handy Township?
The median gross rent is $1,070 a month, rent plus the utilities the renter pays, 11% below the metro.
How much does a house cost in Handy Township?
Owners put the median home value at $250,400, the same as the metro. With a mortgage, the median owner pays $1,587 a month for the mortgage, taxes, insurance and utilities.
What income do you need to live in Handy Township?
Spending no more than 30% of income on housing, the usual rule, a typical Handy Township home at $1,329 a month calls for about $53,000 a year. The median household here earns $78,542.
Where do these numbers come from?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for Handy Township. They are medians, half above and half below, and today's listings and rents can differ.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.