At a Glance
Median Income
$93,438
$92,319 per capita
Home Value
$549,600
Zillow: $392,643
Median Rent
$1,188/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
51.3%
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.0%
10.1% smoking rate
How Advance Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Advance's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Advance a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Advance residents earn a median household income of $93,438 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $92,319. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 599 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Advance is $549,600 , 95% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $392,643. Median rent is $1,188/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Education
51.3% of adults in Advance hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% above the national average).
98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 35.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population372
Median Age62.4 yrs
Density137/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$93,438
Per Capita$92,319
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$855M
Avg Weekly Wage$826
Housing
B
Home Value$549,600
Rent$1,188
Ownership92.8%
Zillow$392,643
Housing Units314
Rent Burden26.3%
Health
Obesity32.0%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking10.1%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,259/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain35.8 in/yr
Elevation631 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+51.3%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+21.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute19 min
Broadband96.9%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Advance was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Gaylord Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.