Au Gres

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Au Gres, MI Area Guide

A resort-like locale without the crowds

Rural Lake Tourism Community Quiet

Nestled along the shores of Lake Huron, Au Gres is a scenic waterfront community anchored on outdoor recreation. With the southern edge of town overlooking Saginaw Bay and the Au Gres River running throughout the town, residents embrace an active lifestyle filled with bass fishing, hunting, golfing, and boating. By living in Au Gres, you’ll get a resort-like experience without huge crowds even though tourism (along with logging) is the main economic driver. After a day outdoors, unwind in the charming downtown area which offers one-of-a-kind shops, family-owned restaurants, a winery, and more. Au Gres also hosts monthly events which feeds the town’s value of a strong sense of community. Enjoy your newfound rural oasis by renting a country home on large plots of land, a relaxing riverside houses, or a cozy apartment.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$48,392

Average: $58,033

Education

151

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

298

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

50 Years

Largest Age Group

60-69 Years

Approximately 18% of Residents

Under 20

20%

Over 65

30%

Housing Distribution

Au Gres has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
29%
Non-Renters
71%

Education Distribution

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Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Schools

Au Gres-Sims Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

143 Students

Au GresSims Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

85 Students

Au Gres-Sims High School

Public

Grades 9-12

131 Students

Au GresSims High School

Public

Grades 9-12

161 Students

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.