In Iron, Michigan, the median home price is $143,802; median household income is $55,940; the population is 11,667; schools rate 5.7 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 189.4 per 100k; and the average commute is 20.0 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Iron at a glance
Population
11,667
Median Household Income
$55,940
Typical Home Value
$143,802
School District Rating
5.7
Violent Crime Rate
189.4
Avg Commute Time
20.0
About Iron
Iron has a population of 11,667. The median home value is $143,802, 47% below the Michigan median. Median household income is $55,940 (23% below the Michigan median). The most populated towns are Iron River, Crystal Falls, and Crystal Falls.
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 Iron
11 towns, by population.
Iron at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Iron?
- Iron has a population of 11,667 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Iron?
- The median home value in Iron is $143,802. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Iron?
- Median household income in Iron is $55,940 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Iron in?
- Iron is in Michigan.
- How many towns are in Iron?
- Iron contains 11 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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