City

Watton, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Baraga County  ·  Michigan

👥272Population
💰$68,125Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂62.2Median Age
🏠$116,300Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓32.7%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.5% Female 44.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.5%Other: 8.5%Race
White91.5%
Other8.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
6%
18–24
6%
25–44
8%
45–64
33%
65+
22%

Key Indicators

Median Age62.2 yrs
Avg HH Size1.99
Below Poverty7.7% ▼ 23% below avg
College Grads32.7% ▼ 16% below avg
HS Graduate104 (47.9%)
Some College9 (4.1%)
Associates33 (15.2%)
Bachelors32 (14.7%)
Graduate Degree39 (18%)

Education

HS Grad: 47.9%Some College: 4.1%Associates: 15.2%Bachelors: 14.7%Graduate: 18%Edu
HS Grad47.9%
Some College4.1%
Associates15.2%
Bachelors14.7%
Graduate18.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 98.5%Renter: 1.5%Tenure
Owner98.5%
Renter1.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
29%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,125 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$116,300 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units240
Vacant Units103

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
21%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
67%
About Watton, MI

Watton is a city in Michigan, located in Baraga County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 272 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 62.2 years.

Economically, Watton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,125 is near the national average. Approximately 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Watton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $116,300, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 98.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Watton is moderately educated. 32.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.54%).

Watton, MI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Watton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49970 272 $68,125 $116,300 0.0% 32.7% 98.5%