Apartments for rent in New Buffalo, MI

New Buffalo, a small town in Michigan, has a population of slightly less than 2,000. Middle-aged professionals will feel welcome, as they account for an above-average percentage of the community, while young professionals are less well-represented. With an average age of just under 47, the town's population is older than most cities in Michigan. Just 26% of residents rent in New Buffalo, as home ownership is common in the town. With an average rent of $990 a month, exceeding the state average by $116 a month, relatively high rent costs may be a contributing factor in the higher levels of ownership.

New Buffalo residents have an average commute of about 26 minutes. Many residents (39%) drive themselves to work, while public transit isn't used much. Walking (3%) isn't a common way to get to work, though the number is greater than the national average.

New Buffalo has a high number of residents over the age of 25 who have advanced degrees compared to the national average (7%), as 9% possess a Master's or a Doctoral degree. Furthermore, 17% possess a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average. There are two primary industries in New Buffalo: entertainment and retail. Together, these industries make up 14% of the town's workforce. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 7% of the town's population works in sales, making it the top field in the town. New Buffalo workers earn an average annual income of around $71,000, more than the Michigan average. However, New Buffalo's average income is fairly average compared to the national level of $73,345.