The Town FilesArgyle, Michigan
Township in Sanilac County · population 687 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $159,200
- Household income
- $54,583
- Jan low / Jul high
- 13° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 43 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 54.3
Argyle is a township of 687 people in Sanilac County, Michigan. The median home is worth $159,200, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks better for families than 92% of Michigan towns, better for first-time buyers than 82% of Michigan towns.
How Argyle 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 Argyle is worth $159,200, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $54,583, which is more affordable than 48% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $929 a month. 84.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Argyle | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $159,200 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $929 | $955 |
| Median household income | $54,583 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 84.4% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1956 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 6.7% | — |
Who lives in Argyle
| People | Argyle | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54.3 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.3% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 12.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 5.5% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.6% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 10.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.4% | — |
| Work from home | 8.4% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 28.8 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 77.0% | 88.8% |
Weather in Argyle
July highs average 80.4°F and January lows 12.9°F. About 33.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 43.2 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 158 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Argyle since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on June 22, 2015 about 3.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 22, 2015.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 10 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on July 28, 1999.
Severe weather in Sanilac County since 1996
Sanilac County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| 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 |
| June 30, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1527: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| January 10, 2001 | Snowstorm | EM-3160: Snow |
Jobs and pay in Sanilac County
Sanilac County had 10,437 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,626 a year. Unemployment was 4.8% in 2023; in Argyle itself the ACS puts it at 3.1%.
Towns near Argyle
- Austin, MI6.0 mi · 619 people · home $140,200
- Evergreen, MI6.2 mi · 961 people · home $117,400
- Moore, MI6.4 mi · 1,110 people · home $148,300
- Greenleaf, MI7.6 mi · 815 people · home $177,400
- Minden, MI7.9 mi · 558 people · home $162,500
- Custer, MI8.3 mi · 893 people · home $142,200
- Lamotte, MI9.0 mi · 764 people · home $172,000
- Deckerville, MI9.5 mi · 877 people · home $82,100
Argyle questions
Is Argyle, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Argyle scores better for retirees than 31% of Michigan towns and quieter than 61%. 25.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 54.3).
How much does a house cost in Argyle?
The median owner-occupied home in Argyle is valued at $159,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $54,583, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $929 a month.
What is the weather like in Argyle?
July highs average 80.4°F and January lows 12.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.0 inches of precipitation a year and 43.2 inches of snow.
Does Argyle get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Argyle since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on June 22, 2015. 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)