At a Glance
Median Income
$65,417
$44,124 per capita
Home Value
$46,100
Zillow: $228,113
Median Rent
$867/mo
26.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.3%
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
15.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
14.2% 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 $65,417 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,124. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 106 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alpena is $46,100 , 84% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $228,113. Median rent is $867/month, with 26.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.
Education
8.3% of adults in Alpena hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% below the national average).
86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alpena has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population349
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density214/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born14.3%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$65,417
Per Capita$44,124
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty15.0%
County GDP$172M
Avg Weekly Wage$915
Housing
A+
Home Value$46,100
Rent$867
Ownership91.3%
Zillow$228,113
Housing Units174
Rent Burden26.9%
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.3%
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain23.3 in/yr
Elevation1,321 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.3%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute14 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed178 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Alpena was founded in 1883.
The median home in Alpena was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Huron Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.532 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
14.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 178 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.