Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
22%
Bad Axe, MI
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$352
Population
2,962
Renter Mix
35% Rent
Rural charm and a cozy small-town atmosphere define this eastern Michigan community
Rural
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Affordable
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Small Town
Bad Axe is a small city near the tip of Michigan’s Thumb region. The community exhibits classic small-town flair, with a quaint Downtown district of historic buildings and storefronts clustered around the intersection of Huron Avenue and Van Dyke Road. This is where you’ll find many of the local cafes, specialty shops, neighborhood bars, and the vintage Bad Axe Theatre.
The rental market in town features a number of affordable apartments and condos to fit any budget. When you’re looking for a change of scenery, lakefront cities like Harbor Beach and Port Austin are only about twenty minutes away.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$47,142
Average: $57,795
Education
487
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,295
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Bad Axe has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
35%
Non-Renters
65%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
10%
Other Education
90%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Bad Axe, MI is $352 for one bedroom, $649 for two bedrooms, and $933 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bad Axe has increased by 1.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$352/month
0 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Bad Axe, MI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
216 Students
Public
Grades K-5
166 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
38 Students
Public
Grades K-8
12 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
336 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
38 Students
Public
Grades K-8
12 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
336 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
38 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
38 Students
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† 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.