Barry County, MI at a glance
Median household income
$77,500$6,458 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Barry County, MI?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Barry County, MI? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Barry County, MI HUD Metro FMR Area, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $1,010 | $12,120 | $40,400 | 15.6% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $1,017 | $12,204 | $40,680 | 15.7% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,334 | $16,008 | $53,360 | 20.7% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,735 | $20,820 | $69,400 | 26.9% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $2,013 | $24,156 | $80,520 | 31.2% |
What a typical income covers in Barry County, MI
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $77,500 a year ($6,458 a month before tax).
What $77,500 leaves after Michigan taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Michigan tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
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Living in Barry County, MI: common questions
What is the median household income in Barry County, MI?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Barry County, MI is $77,500 per year (approximately $6,458 per month).
What is the average rent in Barry County, MI?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $1,010 for a studio, $1,017 for one bedroom, $1,334 for two, $1,735 for three and $2,013 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Barry County, MI expensive to live in?
Prices there run 4.5% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 95.5, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Barry County, MI?
To keep a $1,334 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $53,360 a year, or $4,447 a month. That is 69% of what the typical household in Barry County, MI earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Barry County, MI?
On the local median income of $77,500 ($6,458 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $3,229 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,937 for everything else and $1,292 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,334 takes 41% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Barry County, MI?
Homes in Michigan paid 23¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $207. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.