The Town FilesGustin, Michigan
Township in Alcona County · population 773 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $119,300
- Household income
- $58,125
- Jan low / Jul high
- 14° / 74°
- Snow a year
- 49 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 46.7
Gustin is a township of 773 people in Alcona County, Michigan. The median home is worth $119,300, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks quieter than 97% of Michigan towns, better for first-time buyers than 90% of Michigan towns, better for a vacation home than 84% of Michigan towns.
How Gustin 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 Gustin is worth $119,300, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $58,125, which is more affordable than 92% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $718 a month. 87.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Gustin | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $119,300 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $718 | $955 |
| Median household income | $58,125 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 87.4% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 15.0% | — |
Who lives in Gustin
| People | Gustin | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.7 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.4% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 16.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7.2% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.8% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 10.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.5% | — |
| Work from home | 5.6% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 19.2 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.9% | 88.8% |
Weather in Gustin
July highs average 73.5°F and January lows 13.5°F. About 29.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 48.7 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 3 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 150 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Gustin since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 27, 1991 about 4.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 3, 1999.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 15 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on August 21, 2011.
Severe weather in Alcona County since 1996
Alcona County has been included in 9 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 |
| July 22, 2025 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4880: Severe Winter Storm |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Alcona County
Alcona County had 1,494 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $41,519 a year. Unemployment was 7.3% in 2023; in Gustin itself the ACS puts it at 4.9%.
Towns near Gustin
- Hawes, MI5.1 mi · 1,076 people · home $175,900
- Harrisville, MI5.8 mi · 1,307 people · home $163,100
- Mikado, MI6.2 mi · 850 people · home $129,800
- Haynes, MI8.1 mi · 653 people · home $196,200
- Greenbush, MI8.5 mi · 1,270 people · home $199,200
- Alcona, MI11.3 mi · 966 people · home $214,000
- Oscoda, MI12.8 mi · 7,152 people · home $122,900
- Hubbard Lake, MI13.0 mi · 857 people · home $304,800
Gustin questions
Is Gustin, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Gustin scores better for retirees than 76% of Michigan towns and quieter than 97%. 25.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.7).
How much does a house cost in Gustin?
The median owner-occupied home in Gustin is valued at $119,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $58,125, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is $718 a month.
What is the weather like in Gustin?
July highs average 73.5°F and January lows 13.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 29.1 inches of precipitation a year and 48.7 inches of snow.
Does Gustin get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Gustin since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 27, 1991. 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)