Indian River is a very small town located in the state of Michigan. With a population of 1,950 people and two associated neighborhoods, Indian River is the 357th largest community in Michigan.

Indian River real estate is some of the most expensive in Michigan, although Indian River house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.

Of important note, Indian River is also a town of artists. Indian River has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Indian River’s character.

One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 8.97% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Another notable thing is that Indian River is an extremely popular vacation destination. A significant portion of the population is seasonal. During the vacation season, the town experiences a large influx of people who take up residence in second homes they own in the area. As the vacation season ends, the population drops again, leaving behind a substantially quieter and smaller town.

Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Indian River is worth considering.

Being a small town, Indian River does not have a public transit system used by locals to get to and from work.

Indian River is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 40.77% of adults in Indian River have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher.

The per capita income in Indian River in 2022 was $47,330, which is wealthy relative to Michigan and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $189,320 for a family of four. However, Indian River contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

The people who call Indian River home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Indian River residents report their race to be White, followed by Native American. Important ancestries of people in Indian River include German, Irish, English, Polish, and Italian.

The most common language spoken in Indian River is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Italian.