What kinds of homes are in Mackinac Island, MI?
Mackinac Island, MI has 827 (±100) homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is about 190 homes per square mile of land.
44.4% are detached single-family houses.
24.6% are in buildings of two to four units.
26.6% are in buildings of five or more units.
Figures last updated on .
- Housing units
- 827 (±100)
- Detached houses
- 44.4%
- 2–4 unit buildings
- 24.6%
- 5+ unit buildings
- 26.6%
Homes in Mackinac Island by building size
| Building type | Mackinac Island | Mackinac County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family, detached | 44.4% (±7.5 points) | 81.8% | 72.0% | 61.3% |
| Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse) | 2.1% (±1.5 points) | 0.9% | 4.8% | 6.2% |
| 2 units | 12.7% (±5.2 points) | 2.6% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units | 11.9% (±4.7 points) | 1.3% | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units | 5.3% (±4.0 points) | 2.3% | 4.1% | 4.5% |
| 10 to 19 units | 13.2% (±5.2 points) | 2.2% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units | 8.1% (±4.5 points) | 1.5% | 5.6% | 10.3% |
| Mobile home | 2.4% (±3.3 points) | 7.4% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc. | 0.0% (±3.6 points) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
In Mackinac Island, the share of homes in buildings of five or more units is higher than in Mackinac County (6.0%).
It is also higher than in Michigan (13.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (19.1%).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units in places near Mackinac Island
| Place | Distance | Homes in buildings of 5 or more units | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mackinac Island | — | 26.6% (±8.0 points) | — |
| St. Ignace | 5.4 mi | 15.2% (±4.8 points) | Lower |
| Mackinaw City | 8.2 mi | 16.1% (±5.6 points) | Lower |
| Mackinaw Township | 8.7 mi | 6.5% (±8.6 points) | Lower |
| Bois Blanc Township | 9.4 mi | 0.0% (±9.5 points) | Lower |
| Wawatam Township | 11 mi | 13.9% (±5.4 points) | Lower |
| St. Ignace Township | 13 mi | 5.4% (±3.2 points) | Lower |
| Hebron Township | 13 mi | 0.0% (±21.8 points) | Lower |
| Beaugrand Township | 14 mi | 1.9% (±5.2 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: St. Ignace, MI (15.2%), Mackinaw City, MI (16.1%), Mackinaw Township, MI (6.5%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units across Mackinac County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes in buildings of 5 or more units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mackinac Island | 26.6% (±8.0 points) |
| 2 | St. Ignace | 15.2% (±4.8 points) |
| 3 | Moran Township | 11.8% (±7.3 points) |
| 4 | St. Ignace Township | 5.4% (±3.2 points) |
| 5 | Brevort Township | 1.9% (±7.6 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Clark Township | 1.6% (±1.4 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Garfield Township (Mackinac County) | 1.6% (±4.1 points) |
Showing 7 of 13 places in Mackinac County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Mackinac Island
How many homes are in Mackinac Island?
Mackinac Island, MI has an estimated 827 (±100) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are most homes in Mackinac Island houses or apartments?
44.4% are detached houses and 2.1% attached houses, while 51.2% are in buildings of two or more units.
How many two-family and small multifamily homes are in Mackinac Island?
24.6% of homes in Mackinac Island are in buildings of two to four units, the small rental buildings that are often owner-occupied.
Sources
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 Mackinac Island city, Michigan (place:50280, in state:26).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0007PE, DP04_0007PM, DP04_0008PE, DP04_0008PM, DP04_0009PE, DP04_0009PM, DP04_0010PE, DP04_0010PM, DP04_0011PE, DP04_0011PM, DP04_0012PE, DP04_0012PM, DP04_0013PE, DP04_0013PM, DP04_0014PE, DP04_0014PM, DP04_0015PE, DP04_0015PM
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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 .