At a Glance
Median Income
$81,511
$38,794 per capita
Home Value
$233,100
Zillow: $358,649
Median Rent
$889/mo
24.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
386/100K
771/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.9%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.5%
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
14.6% smoking rate
How Almont Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Almont's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Almont a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Almont residents earn a median household income of $81,511 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,794. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 43,047 business establishments, including 3,099 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Almont is $233,100 , 17% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $358,649. Median rent is $889/month, with 24.2% 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 1985.
Safety & Crime
Almont reports 386 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 1% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 771/100K.
Education
22.9% of adults in Almont hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Almont has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population2,830
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density2,096/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born6.2%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$81,511
Per Capita$38,794
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$143,144M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,498
Housing
A+
Home Value$233,100
Rent$889
Ownership89.3%
Zillow$358,649
Housing Units1,220
Rent Burden24.2%
Crime
F
Violent386/100K
Property771/100K
Health
Obesity33.9%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,101/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain35.9 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation849 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.9%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute31 min
Broadband92.5%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries40
Did You Know?
Almont was founded in 1828.
The median home in Almont was built in 1985.
16.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Oakland County International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 3,099 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.