In Alger, Michigan, the median home price is $214,087; median household income is $61,286; the population is 8,762; schools rate 5.5 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 69.0 per 100k; and the average commute is 22.9 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Alger at a glance
Population
8,762
Median Household Income
$61,286
Typical Home Value
$214,087
School District Rating
5.5
Violent Crime Rate
69.0
Avg Commute Time
22.9
About Alger
Alger has a population of 8,762. The median home value is $214,087, 21% below the Michigan median. Median household income is $61,286 (16% below the Michigan median). The most populated towns are Munising, Munising, and Rock River.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Alger
9 towns, by population.
Alger at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Alger?
- Alger has a population of 8,762 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Alger?
- The median home value in Alger is $214,087. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Alger?
- Median household income in Alger is $61,286 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Alger in?
- Alger is in Michigan.
- How many towns are in Alger?
- Alger contains 9 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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