The Town FilesVictory, Michigan
Township in Mason County · population 1,406 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $300,000
- Household income
- $65,938
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 120 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 39.4
Victory is a township of 1,406 people in Mason County, Michigan. The median home is worth $300,000, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks quieter than 88% of Michigan towns, better for retirees than 84% of Michigan towns, better for a vacation home than 79% of Michigan towns.
How Victory 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 Victory is worth $300,000, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 4.5 times the median household income of $65,938, which is more affordable than 4% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $850 a month. 86.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Victory | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $300,000 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $850 | $955 |
| Median household income | $65,938 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.5× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 86.6% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1981 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.9% | — |
Who lives in Victory
| People | Victory | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.4 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.5% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 24.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.0% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.4% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 4.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.8% | — |
| Work from home | 9.4% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 20.7 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 79.7% | 88.8% |
Weather in Victory
July highs average 79.7°F and January lows 18.6°F. About 36.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 119.6 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 3 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 140 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Victory since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on June 12, 2008 about 7.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 12, 2008.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 12 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 3, 2012.
Severe weather in Mason County since 1996
Mason County has been included in 9 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 |
| July 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1777: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| June 24, 1998 | Severe Storm | DR-1226: Severe Storms |
Jobs and pay in Mason County
Mason County had 10,186 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,523 a year. Unemployment was 4.9% in 2023; in Victory itself the ACS puts it at 8.2%.
Towns near Victory
- Hamlin, MI5.5 mi · 3,711 people · home $281,400
- Amber, MI5.5 mi · 2,529 people · home $228,700
- Sherman, MI6.1 mi · 1,127 people · home $177,100
- Grant, MI6.6 mi · 925 people · home $252,100
- Scottville, MI6.7 mi · 1,356 people · home $134,300
- Ludington, MI7.7 mi · 7,655 people · home $201,100
- Pere Marquette, MI8.5 mi · 2,416 people · home $297,400
- Custer, MI8.8 mi · 1,321 people · home $184,000
Victory questions
Is Victory, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Victory scores better for retirees than 84% of Michigan towns and quieter than 88%. 15.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.4).
How much does a house cost in Victory?
The median owner-occupied home in Victory is valued at $300,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $65,938, so homes cost about 4.5 times income. Median rent is $850 a month.
What is the weather like in Victory?
July highs average 79.7°F and January lows 18.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 36.3 inches of precipitation a year and 119.6 inches of snow.
Does Victory get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Victory since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on June 12, 2008. 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)