Housing data for East Tawas, MI
East Tawas, MI has an estimated 2,675 residents and 1,902 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a city in Iosco County.
32.2% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $608 a month.
Its population shrank measurably since 2015–2019 (−2.1%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 2,675 (±17)
- Housing units
- 1,902 (±180)
- Households that rent
- 32.2%
- Median gross rent
- $608
- Residents since 2015–2019
- −2.1%
What stands out in East Tawas
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 16.2% (±5.5 points) in East Tawas, higher than in Iosco County (5.0%).
Households without a vehicle: 17.6% (±6.6 points) in East Tawas, higher than in Iosco County (7.2%).
Households that rent: 32.2% (±7.9 points) in East Tawas, higher than in Iosco County (17.9%).
Median real estate taxes: $1,749 (±$164) in East Tawas, higher than in Iosco County ($1,359).
- Types of homes in East Tawas
- Commute and cars in East Tawas
- Renters and owners in East Tawas
- Property taxes in East Tawas
Housing in East Tawas at a glance
- Median rent: $608 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $562 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 43.2% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 32.2% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $42,450 median household income
- Home values: $130,200 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $955 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $1,749 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 16.2% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 44.3% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 69.0% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 5.4% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 84.8% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 16.6 minutes average trip to work
- Growth: −2.1% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 23.6% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 0.0% of homes have more than 1 person per room (Small sample: wide margin of error)
East Tawas against Iosco County, its state and the nation
| East Tawas | Iosco County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 2,675 (±17) | 25,347 (exact) | 10,077,761 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 1,902 (±180) | 20,061 (±99) | 4,622,236 (±795) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 32.2% (±7.9 points) | 17.9% (±2.1 points) | 26.8% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $608 (±$64) | $719 (±$74) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $42,450 (±$7,594) | $50,066 (±$2,086) | $72,875 (±$293) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $130,200 (±$18,066) | $142,200 (±$9,162) | $231,600 (±$642) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $1,749 (±$164) | $1,359 (±$48) | $2,904 (±$9) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 69.0% (±11.4 points) | 67.3% (±3.4 points) | 62.1% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 16.6 minutes (±5.4) | 21.0 minutes (±1.3) | 24.2 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 81.2% (±5.2 points) | 84.9% (±2.0 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 57.9 years (±6.7) | 53.5 years (±0.5) | 40.2 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
East Tawas covers 2.8 square miles of land, about 951 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How East Tawas has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 2,733 (±22) | 2,675 (±17) | −2.1% | Measurable decrease |
| Housing units | 1,809 (±156) | 1,902 (±180) | +5.1% | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $588 (±$49) | $608 (±$64) | +3.4% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $95,500 (±$9,629) | $130,200 (±$18,066) | +36.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $40,417 (±$3,506) | $42,450 (±$7,594) | +5.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $907 (±$94) | $955 (±$62) | +5.3% | Down after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,405 (±$113) | $1,749 (±$164) | +24.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 36.4% (±7.2 points) | 32.2% (±7.9 points) | −4.2 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.9% (±11.3 points) | 5.4% (±7.4 points) | −3.5 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Places near East Tawas
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin Township (Iosco County) | 0.9 mi | $992 | $181,000 | 13.2% |
| Tawas City | 2.5 mi | $806 | $138,000 | 23.1% |
| Tawas Township | 5.4 mi | $935 | $159,000 | 8.1% |
| Wilber Township | 6.3 mi | $1,333 | $168,900 | 3.2% |
| Alabaster Township | 8.4 mi | $880 | $280,900 | 8.4% |
| Au Sable Charter Township | 8.4 mi | $814 | $116,100 | 12.2% |
| Sand Lake (community) | 9.4 mi | $692 | $157,500 | 9.2% |
| Au Sable | 11 mi | $915 | $113,600 | 8.0% |
Places in Michigan most like East Tawas
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gobles | $630 | $104,200 | $44,250 | 30.4% |
| L'Anse | $646 | $104,100 | $52,317 | 28.8% |
| Schoolcraft Township (Houghton County) | $565 | $140,000 | $55,327 | 27.4% |
| Cheboygan | $683 | $123,200 | $42,290 | 33.1% |
| Harbor Beach | $554 | $116,600 | $40,809 | 23.8% |
| Shelby | $680 | $155,600 | $49,855 | 35.2% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Michigan.
HUD Fair Market Rent for East Tawas, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $894 | $916 | $1,014 | $1,404 | $1,695 |
HUD income limits for East Tawas, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $17,600 | $29,300 | $46,850 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $33,450 | $53,550 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $37,650 | $60,250 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $41,800 | $66,900 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $45,150 | $72,300 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $48,500 | $77,650 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $51,850 | $83,000 |
| 8 people | $55,200 | $55,200 | $88,350 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Iosco County, MI, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $69,800.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about East Tawas
What is the average rent in East Tawas, MI?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in East Tawas is $608 (±$64) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in East Tawas?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in East Tawas, MI is $605 (±$169) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are renters in East Tawas rent-burdened?
43.2% of renting households in East Tawas pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in East Tawas?
East Tawas has an estimated 472 (±134) renting households, 32.2% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in East Tawas?
The median household income in East Tawas is $42,450 (±$7,594) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in East Tawas, MI?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $130,200 (±$18,066) for owner-occupied homes in East Tawas (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is East Tawas growing?
In East Tawas, the number of residents went from 2,733 in 2015–2019 to 2,675 in 2020–2024 (−2.1%), a measurable decrease.
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Tawas city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Tawas city, Michigan
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Tawas city, Michigan
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Tawas city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Tawas city, Michigan
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — East Tawas city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — East Tawas city, Michigan
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Iosco County, MI
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Iosco County, MI
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for East Tawas city, Michigan (place:24420, in state:26).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .