Tyrone, Michigan
Township in Livingston County · population 11,986 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $370,600
- Household income
- $99,770
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 48 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 42.7
Tyrone is a township of 11,986 people in Livingston County, Michigan. The median home is worth $370,600, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks more upscale than 90% of Michigan towns, better for families than 87% of Michigan towns, more of a college town than 81% of Michigan towns.
How Tyrone 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 Tyrone is worth $370,600, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $99,770, which is more affordable than 12% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $1,750 a month. 88.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Tyrone | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $370,600 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $1,750 | $955 |
| Median household income | $99,770 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 88.6% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.1% | — |
Who lives in Tyrone
| People | Tyrone | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.7 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.6% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 20.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.9% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.9% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 6.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.7% | — |
| Work from home | 15.3% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 30.6 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.6% | 88.8% |
Weather in Tyrone
July highs average 80.5°F and January lows 15.2°F. About 34.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 47.7 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
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Tyrone since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 8, 1953 about 9.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on November 10, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 30 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on July 27, 2014.
Severe weather in Livingston County since 1996
Livingston County has been included in 9 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 8, 2024 | Flood | DR-4757: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| 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 |
| June 30, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1527: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Livingston County
Livingston County had 64,380 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,015 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Tyrone itself the ACS puts it at 2.3%.
Towns near Tyrone
- Fenton, MI4.5 mi · 12,050 people · home $235,900
- Linden, MI5.9 mi · 4,142 people · home $239,700
- Rose, MI6.0 mi · 6,188 people · home $345,100
- Argentine, MI6.0 mi · 2,685 people · home $328,700
- Hartland, MI6.1 mi · 15,256 people · home $378,300
- Deerfield, MI6.3 mi · 4,166 people · home $326,500
- Fenton, MI6.4 mi · 16,843 people · home $354,800
- Holly, MI7.4 mi · 5,997 people · home $192,300
Tyrone questions
Is Tyrone, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Tyrone scores better for retirees than 39% of Michigan towns and quieter than 21%. 17.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.7).
How much does a house cost in Tyrone?
The median owner-occupied home in Tyrone is valued at $370,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $99,770, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $1,750 a month.
What is the weather like in Tyrone?
July highs average 80.5°F and January lows 15.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.5 inches of precipitation a year and 47.7 inches of snow.
Does Tyrone get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Tyrone since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on June 8, 1953. 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)