At a Glance
Median Income
$47,500
$17,714 per capita
Home Value
$102,500
Zillow: $241,732
Median Rent
$765/mo
16.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
82.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
18.0% smoking rate
How Alpena Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Alpena's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Alpena a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Alpena residents earn a median household income of $47,500 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,714. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 989 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alpena is $102,500 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $241,732. Median rent is $765/month, with 16.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
12.8% of adults in Alpena hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
82.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alpena has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population429
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density323/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$47,500
Per Capita$17,714
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$1,934M
Avg Weekly Wage$930
Housing
A+
Home Value$102,500
Rent$765
Ownership58.8%
Zillow$241,732
Housing Units141
Rent Burden16.8%
Health
Obesity40.1%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death10,889/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain44.5 in/yr
Elevation1,248 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+82.5%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute20 min
Broadband80.1%
Internet Speed113 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Alpena was founded in 1908.
The median home in Alpena was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Marion County Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 113 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.