Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
20%
Yale
Yale, MI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$959
Population
2,024
Renter Mix
34% Rent
Welcome to the Bologna Capital of the World
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A secluded suburb in eastern Michigan, Yale is a family-friendly small town that offers excellent public schools and a close-knit community. Known unofficially as the “Bologna Capital of the World,” Yale hosts the annual Yale Bologna Festival, which started in 1989. Aside from festivals and community events, Yale is home to Yale City Park, a scenic green space that keeps residents of Yale enjoying the great outdoors. For more outdoor recreation, the shores of Lake Michigan are a quick drive east of town. Supermarkets, specialty shops, and local restaurants line Main Street like Yale Bakery. Renters appreciate the affordable apartments available in Yale, and frequent travelers enjoy being close to Warren, Detroit, and Saint Clair Shores.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$46,372
Average: $53,736
Education
146
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
811
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Yale has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
34%
Non-Renters
66%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
6%
Other Education
94%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Yale, MI is $959 for one bedroom. Apartment rent in Yale has decreased by 0.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$959/month
980 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Yale, MI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
344 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
424 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
492 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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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.