At a Glance
Median Income
$61,563
$28,545 per capita
Home Value
$121,200
Zillow: $308,662
Median Rent
$521/mo
31.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.6%
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
9.7%
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
17.0% smoking rate
How Alanson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Alanson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Alanson a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Alanson residents earn a median household income of $61,563 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,545. The unemployment rate stands at 9.7% (169% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,558 business establishments, including 145 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alanson is $121,200 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $308,662. Median rent is $521/month, with 31.0% 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 1981.
Education
14.6% of adults in Alanson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alanson has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population943
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density962/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$61,563
Per Capita$28,545
Unemployment9.7%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$2,559M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066
Housing
A+
Home Value$121,200
Rent$521
Ownership81.6%
Zillow$308,662
Housing Units484
Rent Burden31.0%
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain30.0 in/yr
Elevation595 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute21 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed176 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Alanson was founded in 1875.
The median home in Alanson was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Pellston Regional/Emmet County (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 176 Mbps.
There are 145 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.