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Port Austin, MI

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Population
649
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
593 ft
Median Home Value
$159,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$809/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$60,288
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Port Austin

Sitting right at the tip of Michigan’s Thumb, Port Austin is a small coastal village of around 600 year-round residents where daily life revolves around Lake Huron. With water on three sides, days here are built around sandy beaches, peaceful harbor strolls, and paddling out toward the famous Turnip Rock. It offers a relaxed, unhurried pace where neighbors quickly become familiar faces.

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The rhythm of the town changes with the seasons. Warmer months bring a popular Saturday farmers market, boaters heading out onto the lake, and visitors exploring the dunes and trails at nearby Port Crescent State Park. Winters are quiet and cozy, giving the town back to the locals. For anyone drawn to classic Great Lakes living, Port Austin delivers fresh air, starry night skies, and a true sense of retreat.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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