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Emmet County, MI: growth, migration and housing
Emmet County has 33,775 residents, down 1.0% since 2020 (-0.5% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 1,053 households moved in and 1,018 moved out (+35 net), bringing in a net $30.5M of income. Median household income is $78,112, the median home $315,700 and median rent $1,112 a month.
In Michigan: 69th of 83 counties for 5-year population growth · 38th of 83 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 11th of 83 counties for median household income · 7th of 83 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Emmet County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Charlevoix County, MI | 128 | $7.8M |
| Cheboygan County, MI | 113 | $4.8M |
| Oakland County, MI | 55 | $15.2M |
| Grand Traverse County, MI | 30 | $1.7M |
| Kent County, MI | 30 | $6.3M |
| Wayne County, MI | 27 | $3.2M |
| Otsego County, MI | 22 | $0.9M |
| Antrim County, MI | 21 | $0.7M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Emmet County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Cheboygan County, MI | 126 | $6.3M |
| Charlevoix County, MI | 122 | $10.7M |
| Kent County, MI | 53 | $2.7M |
| Oakland County, MI | 44 | $7.9M |
| Otsego County, MI | 44 | $2.3M |
| Grand Traverse County, MI | 37 | $2.6M |
| Antrim County, MI | 21 | $1.5M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.