The Town FilesAlmont, Michigan
Township in Lapeer County · population 6,961 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $297,300
- Household income
- $91,519
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 41 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 44.3
Almont is a township of 6,961 people in Lapeer County, Michigan. The median home is worth $297,300, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks better for families than 89% of Michigan towns, more walkable than 82% of Michigan towns, more of a college town than 80% of Michigan towns.
How Almont ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Almont is worth $297,300, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $91,519, which is more affordable than 31% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $968 a month. 93.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Almont | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $297,300 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $968 | $955 |
| Median household income | $91,519 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 93.3% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in Almont
| People | Almont | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.3 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.7% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 23.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.3% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.2% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 7.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.3% | — |
| Work from home | 11.8% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 35.7 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.2% | 88.8% |
Weather in Almont
July highs average 83.0°F and January lows 16.2°F. About 35.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 40.9 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 14 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 143 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Almont since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on May 21, 1975 about 9.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 24, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 15 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 25, 2026.
Severe weather in Lapeer County since 1996
Lapeer County has been included in 11 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| September 23, 2003 | Other | EM-3189: Power Outage |
| January 10, 2001 | Snowstorm | EM-3160: Snow |
Jobs and pay in Lapeer County
Lapeer County had 21,986 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,778 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Almont itself the ACS puts it at 6.3%.
Public schools in Almont
3 public schools with 1,396 students, about 19.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almont High School | 8-12 | 526 | 21.9 |
| Orchard Primary School | PK-3 | 470 | 18.8 |
| Almont Middle School | 4-7 | 400 | 18.2 |
Towns near Almont
- Almont, MI0.7 mi · 2,846 people · home $246,500
- Bruce, MI5.9 mi · 9,324 people · home $388,600
- Berlin, MI6.3 mi · 3,115 people · home $313,100
- Imlay City, MI6.3 mi · 3,703 people · home $150,000
- Imlay, MI6.5 mi · 3,115 people · home $298,100
- Dryden, MI6.8 mi · 4,799 people · home $302,200
- Armada, MI8.3 mi · 5,318 people · home $331,100
- Addison, MI8.5 mi · 6,256 people · home $416,700
Almont questions
Is Almont, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Almont scores better for retirees than 15% of Michigan towns and quieter than 34%. 14.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.3).
How much does a house cost in Almont?
The median owner-occupied home in Almont is valued at $297,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $91,519, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $968 a month.
What is the weather like in Almont?
July highs average 83.0°F and January lows 16.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.9 inches of precipitation a year and 40.9 inches of snow.
Does Almont get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Almont since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on May 21, 1975. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)