The Town FilesArgentine, Michigan
Township in Genesee County · population 7,091 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $277,200
- Household income
- $98,508
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 44 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 46.9
Argentine is a township of 7,091 people in Genesee County, Michigan. The median home is worth $277,200, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks easier by car than 94% of Michigan towns, more of a college town than 90% of Michigan towns, better for families than 87% of Michigan towns.
How Argentine 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 Argentine is worth $277,200, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $98,508, which is more affordable than 55% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $1,055 a month. 93.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Argentine | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $277,200 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $1,055 | $955 |
| Median household income | $98,508 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 93.7% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.2% | — |
Who lives in Argentine
| People | Argentine | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.9 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.0% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 17.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.8% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.8% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 7.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.3% | — |
| Work from home | 8.1% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 36.3 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.6% | 88.8% |
Weather in Argentine
July highs average 80.5°F and January lows 15.2°F. About 34.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 44.0 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 149 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Argentine since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on May 28, 2013 about 4.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 14, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 18 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 26, 2007.
Severe weather in Genesee County since 1996
Genesee County has been included in 14 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 |
| January 16, 2016 | Toxic Substances | EM-3375: Contaminated Water |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| June 30, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1527: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Genesee County
Genesee County had 133,787 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,798 a year. Unemployment was 5% in 2023; in Argentine itself the ACS puts it at 5.5%.
Towns near Argentine
- Argentine, MI3.2 mi · 2,685 people · home $328,700
- Linden, MI4.3 mi · 4,142 people · home $239,700
- Gaines, MI5.1 mi · 6,664 people · home $238,300
- Fenton, MI5.7 mi · 16,843 people · home $354,800
- Vernon, MI5.9 mi · 4,273 people · home $169,400
- Deerfield, MI5.9 mi · 4,166 people · home $326,500
- Burns, MI6.2 mi · 3,280 people · home $236,200
- Mundy, MI7.6 mi · 15,281 people · home $214,200
Argentine questions
Is Argentine, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Argentine scores better for retirees than 48% of Michigan towns and quieter than 48%. 18.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.9).
How much does a house cost in Argentine?
The median owner-occupied home in Argentine is valued at $277,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $98,508, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $1,055 a month.
What is the weather like in Argentine?
July highs average 80.5°F and January lows 15.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.5 inches of precipitation a year and 44.0 inches of snow.
Does Argentine get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Argentine since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on May 28, 2013. 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)