Only 1 of rural Southern Michigan's 10 most common jobs can buy a home in Plainwell
The typical house costs $239,103. At today's 7.32% mortgage rate, buying it takes $79,357 a year.
ESTIMATEHome price for Plainwell. Rent for Allegan County, jobs for rural Southern Michigan, and the statewide new-buyer tax rate. How the estimate works
RURAL SOUTHERN MICHIGAN'S 10 MOST COMMON JOBS, BY MEDIAN PAY
MEDIAN PAY
Rent apt $66K
Rent house $84K
Buy $79K
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General and operations managers
$92,990Can buy
Elementary school teachers
$61,300Rent over 30%
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
$56,050Rent over 30%
Office clerks, general
$44,340Rent over 30%
Miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators
$42,890Rent over 30%
Stockers and order fillers
$34,880Rent over 30%
Retail salespersons
$34,230Rent over 30%
Home health and personal care aides
$33,720Rent over 30%
Cashiers
$28,700Rent over 30%
Fast food and counter workers
$28,120Rent over 30%
Each line is the yearly pay where that home fits the rule: rent at 30% of pay or less, and the mortgage, tax, insurance, and HOA at 28% of pay or less.