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Advance, MI

Michigan

Advance is a small town in Michigan with a population of 372. Residents earn $93,438 per year, which is 24% above the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
372 Population 137/sq mi density
$93,438 Median Income $92,319 per capita
$549,600 Home Value
$1,188 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$93,438 median income, 0.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$549,600 home value, $1,188/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $93,438
24% higher than US avg
Home Value $549,600
95% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 51.3%
52% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,188
2% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.0%
0% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.6%
83% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.3%
65% lower than US avg

How Advance Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population372
Median Age62.4 yrs
Density137/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$93,438
Per Capita$92,319
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$855M
Commute19 min

Housing

B
Home Value$549,600
Rent$1,188
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units314
Rent Burden26.3%

Health

Obesity32.0%
Uninsured4.3%
Smoking10.1%
Depression25.8%
Heart Disease4.6%

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain35.8 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation631 ft (192 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+51.3%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+21.9%
School Score5.23

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute19 min
Broadband96.9%
Libraries5

Is Advance a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Advance receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Advance stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Advance is $93,438, 24% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. Only 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Advance is $549,600, making it a premium housing market at 95% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,188 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 5.9x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

Advance is a highly educated community — 51.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.

Climate & Weather

Advance has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. With 270 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Advance has a population of 372 with a density of 137 people per square mile. The median age is 62.4 years, 60% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.4%), with 1.6% Hispanic.

Population

372
Total Population
137
People / sq mi
62.4yrs
Median Age
60% above US avg
2.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.3%
Female 49.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Advance vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.1%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.9%
86% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Advance vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Advance is $93,438, which is 24% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Advance vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$93,438
24% above US avg
Per Capita Income$92,319
Avg Weekly Wage$826
IRS Avg AGI$79,571

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.6%
83% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.3%
65% below US avg
Establishments (County)599
County GDP$855M

Business (County)

Restaurants60
Healthcare51
Retail98
Manufacturing41

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,941
155% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.63%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.0 min
Drive Alone63.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Advance is $549,600, 95% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,188 (2% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$549,600
95% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,188
2% above US avg
Rent Burden26.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$807
1 Bedroom$891
2 Bedrooms$1,113
3 Bedrooms$1,419
4 Bedrooms$1,588

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied92.8%
Housing Units314
Median Year Built1989

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,941
155% above US avg
Effective Rate1.63%
In Advance, 32.0% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 4.3% of residents lack health insurance. 10.1% are current smokers. 25.8% report depression. 15.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Advance vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.0%
0% below US avg
Diabetes7.4%
Heart Disease4.6%
High Blood Pressure27.5%
Asthma11.0%
COPD4.7%
Cancer8.1%
Stroke2.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking10.1%
28% below US avg
Binge Drinking20.2%
Physical Inactivity15.7%
Depression25.8%
Mental Distress16.1%
Physical Distress10.2%
Short Sleep33.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.1%
Uninsured4.3%
50% below US avg
Checkup Rate78.1%
Dental Visits76.6%
Premature Death7,259/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access74.1%
Healthcare Facilities51
Advance has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation is 35.8 inches. The area enjoys 270 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average43.3°F
20% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall35.8 inches
6% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation631 ft (192 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²)
Population Density137/sq mi
Coordinates45.2177°N, 85.0786°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
County FIPS26009
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 51.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 23.8-point margin. 96.9% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61.3%
D 37.5%

Winner: Republican by 23.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+51.3%
52% above US avg
High School+98.0%
Graduate Degree+21.9%
School Test Score5.23
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density137/sq mi
Total Area2.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access96.9%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities51
Restaurants60
Retail Stores98

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.0 min
Drive Alone63.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.0%

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