The Town FilesBaraga, Michigan
Village in Baraga County · population 1,883 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $114,600
- Household income
- $43,558
- Jan low / Jul high
- 6° / 77°
- Snow a year
- 190 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 37.0
Baraga is a village of 1,883 people in Baraga County, Michigan. The median home is worth $114,600, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks better for retirees than 94% of Michigan towns, quieter than 83% of Michigan towns, better for a vacation home than 82% of Michigan towns.
How Baraga 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 Baraga is worth $114,600, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $43,558, which is more affordable than 68% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $495 a month. 49.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Baraga | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $114,600 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $495 | $955 |
| Median household income | $43,558 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 49.9% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.1% | — |
Who lives in Baraga
| People | Baraga | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.0 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.2% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 12.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 5.8% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.2% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 3.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 1.5% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 11.8 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.7% | 88.8% |
Weather in Baraga
July highs average 77.1°F and January lows 6.2°F. About 33.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 189.9 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 3 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 189 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Baraga since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on August 22, 1968 about 9.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 8, 1980.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 14 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on July 18, 2022.
Severe weather in Baraga County since 1996
Baraga County has been included in 7 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| June 18, 2013 | Flood | DR-4121: Flooding |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| May 6, 2002 | Flood | DR-1413: Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Baraga County
Baraga County had 2,973 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,002 a year. Unemployment was 6.2% in 2023; in Baraga itself the ACS puts it at 1.5%.
Public schools in Baraga
2 public schools with 325 students, about 13.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baraga School | K-12 | 325 | 13.0 |
| Baraga Maximum Correctional Facility | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near Baraga
- L'Anse, MI2.8 mi · 1,874 people · home $104,100
- Baraga, MI4.8 mi · 3,478 people · home $133,300
- L'Anse, MI9.9 mi · 3,551 people · home $122,700
- Chassell, MI14.1 mi · 1,878 people · home $197,200
- Portage, MI14.7 mi · 3,189 people · home $204,700
- Chassell, MI17.9 mi · 876 people · home $167,600
- Adams, MI21.1 mi · 2,540 people · home $118,000
- South Range, MI21.4 mi · 750 people · home $101,100
Baraga questions
Is Baraga, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Baraga scores better for retirees than 94% of Michigan towns and quieter than 83%. 13.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.0).
How much does a house cost in Baraga?
The median owner-occupied home in Baraga is valued at $114,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $43,558, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $495 a month.
What is the weather like in Baraga?
July highs average 77.1°F and January lows 6.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.2 inches of precipitation a year and 189.9 inches of snow.
Does Baraga get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Baraga since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on August 22, 1968. 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)