The Town FilesMarengo, Michigan
Township in Calhoun County · population 2,205 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $250,000
- Household income
- $85,450
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 40 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 47.7
Marengo is a township of 2,205 people in Calhoun County, Michigan. The median home is worth $250,000, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks more upscale than 91% of Michigan towns, better for retirees than 81% of Michigan towns, better for young professionals than 79% of Michigan towns.
How Marengo 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 Marengo is worth $250,000, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $85,450, which is more affordable than 48% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $851 a month. 80.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Marengo | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $250,000 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $851 | $955 |
| Median household income | $85,450 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 80.4% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Marengo
| People | Marengo | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.7 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.5% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 22.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.9% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.3% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 9.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.0% | — |
| Work from home | 13.0% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 20.0 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.7% | 88.8% |
Weather in Marengo
July highs average 81.5°F and January lows 15.1°F. About 35.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 40.4 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 149 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Marengo since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 27, 1991 about 6.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on February 28, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 18 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 9, 1991.
Severe weather in Calhoun County since 1996
Calhoun County has been included in 9 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| 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 |
| September 23, 2003 | Other | EM-3189: Power Outage |
| January 10, 2001 | Snowstorm | EM-3160: Snow |
Jobs and pay in Calhoun County
Calhoun County had 54,415 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $64,067 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Marengo itself the ACS puts it at 4.2%.
Towns near Marengo
- Sheridan, MI5.3 mi · 1,809 people · home $158,800
- Marshall, MI5.4 mi · 6,822 people · home $173,500
- Lee, MI6.4 mi · 1,055 people · home $212,800
- Albion, MI6.7 mi · 7,700 people · home $99,900
- Eckford, MI7.0 mi · 1,298 people · home $205,700
- Marshall, MI7.0 mi · 3,157 people · home $272,100
- Clarence, MI7.5 mi · 1,903 people · home $221,700
- Convis, MI8.8 mi · 1,508 people · home $184,400
Marengo questions
Is Marengo, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Marengo scores better for retirees than 81% of Michigan towns and quieter than 59%. 23.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.7).
How much does a house cost in Marengo?
The median owner-occupied home in Marengo is valued at $250,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $85,450, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $851 a month.
What is the weather like in Marengo?
July highs average 81.5°F and January lows 15.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.8 inches of precipitation a year and 40.4 inches of snow.
Does Marengo get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Marengo 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)