The Town FilesBuckley, Michigan
Village in Wexford County · population 775 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $205,500
- Household income
- $67,083
- Jan low / Jul high
- 10° / 79°
- Snow a year
- 101 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 28.6
Buckley is a village of 775 people in Wexford County, Michigan. The median home is worth $205,500, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 89% of Michigan towns, better for a vacation home than 78% of Michigan towns, better for families than 70% of Michigan towns.
How Buckley 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 Buckley is worth $205,500, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $67,083, which is more affordable than 37% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $1,163 a month. 81.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Buckley | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $205,500 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $1,163 | $955 |
| Median household income | $67,083 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 81.0% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 2001 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.3% | — |
Who lives in Buckley
| People | Buckley | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28.6 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.0% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 40.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.1% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.7% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 9.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.4% | — |
| Work from home | 5.4% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 28.4 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.2% | 88.8% |
Weather in Buckley
July highs average 79.0°F and January lows 10.0°F. About 35.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 100.9 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 4 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 184 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Buckley since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. The strongest, an F1, struck on October 15, 1989 about 0.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 15, 1989.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 6 times; the largest was 1.50 inches on March 31, 2026.
Severe weather in Wexford County since 1996
Wexford County has been included in 7 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4925: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| July 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1777: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Wexford County
Wexford County had 13,163 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,377 a year. Unemployment was 4.8% in 2023; in Buckley itself the ACS puts it at 2.7%.
Public schools in Buckley
1 public school with 481 students, about 14.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckley Community Schools | PK-12 | 481 | 14.6 |
Towns near Buckley
- Hanover, MI2.1 mi · 1,698 people · home $228,400
- Mayfield, MI4.9 mi · 1,786 people · home $273,100
- Wexford, MI4.9 mi · 1,161 people · home $157,600
- Grant, MI6.3 mi · 1,212 people · home $260,800
- Greenwood, MI7.4 mi · 633 people · home $182,100
- Antioch, MI8.2 mi · 900 people · home $213,800
- Blair, MI9.3 mi · 8,994 people · home $275,200
- Kingsley, MI9.5 mi · 1,431 people · home $268,800
Buckley questions
Is Buckley, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Buckley scores better for retirees than 40% of Michigan towns and quieter than 67%. 10.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 28.6).
How much does a house cost in Buckley?
The median owner-occupied home in Buckley is valued at $205,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $67,083, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $1,163 a month.
What is the weather like in Buckley?
July highs average 79.0°F and January lows 10.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.3 inches of precipitation a year and 100.9 inches of snow.
Does Buckley get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Buckley since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on October 15, 1989. 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)