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Alpena, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Presque Isle County County
Alpena, MI
At a Glance
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)
Is Alpena a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Alpena residents earn a median household income of $47,604 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,430. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 347 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alpena is $110,400 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $183,620. Median rent is $599/month, with 28.7% 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 1954.
Safety & Crime
Alpena reports 586 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 54% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,606/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.2% of adults in Alpena hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alpena has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.