The Town FilesAu Train, Michigan
Township in Alger County · population 1,019 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $246,300
- Household income
- $64,015
- Jan low / Jul high
- 9° / 76°
- Snow a year
- 164 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 52.2
Au Train is a township of 1,019 people in Alger County, Michigan. The median home is worth $246,300, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks better for a vacation home than 95% of Michigan towns, better for retirees than 90% of Michigan towns, quieter than 85% of Michigan towns.
How Au Train 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 Au Train is worth $246,300, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $64,015, which is more affordable than 11% of Michigan towns. 97.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Au Train | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $246,300 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | — | $955 |
| Median household income | $64,015 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 97.2% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1981 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 49.4% | — |
Who lives in Au Train
| People | Au Train | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.2 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 29.4% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 15.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.4% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.4% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 8.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.4% | — |
| Work from home | 11.9% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 26.2 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.8% | 88.8% |
Weather in Au Train
July highs average 75.5°F and January lows 8.7°F. About 37.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 164.0 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 2 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 186 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Au Train since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. The strongest, an F0, struck on June 29, 1958 about 8.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 29, 1958.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 17 times; the largest was 3.50 inches on July 19, 1978.
Severe weather in Alger County since 1996
Alger County has been included in 5 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, 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 |
| January 27, 1978 | Snowstorm | EM-3057: Blizzards & Snowstorms |
| March 2, 1977 | Drought | EM-3035: Drought |
Jobs and pay in Alger County
Alger County had 2,650 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,474 a year. Unemployment was 7.7% in 2023; in Au Train itself the ACS puts it at 10.3%.
Towns near Au Train
- Mathias, MI9.7 mi · 532 people · home $111,500
- Munising, MI9.8 mi · 1,986 people · home $117,300
- Rock River, MI10.6 mi · 1,231 people · home $213,800
- Munising, MI13.3 mi · 2,865 people · home $174,700
- Skandia, MI19.0 mi · 810 people · home $205,400
- Masonville, MI21.6 mi · 1,645 people · home $166,200
- Hiawatha, MI22.5 mi · 1,305 people · home $184,500
- Inwood, MI22.5 mi · 654 people · home $229,100
Au Train questions
Is Au Train, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Au Train scores better for retirees than 90% of Michigan towns and quieter than 85%. 29.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 52.2).
How much does a house cost in Au Train?
The median owner-occupied home in Au Train is valued at $246,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $64,015, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Au Train?
July highs average 75.5°F and January lows 8.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.0 inches of precipitation a year and 164.0 inches of snow.
Does Au Train get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Au Train since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F0 on June 29, 1958. 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)