Applegate, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Sanilac County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
251 Population 251/sq mi density
$62,667 Median Income $26,941 per capita
$93,800 Home Value $218,706 Zillow
$1,063 Median Rent 19.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$62,667 median income, 7.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,800 home value, $1,063/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Applegate, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,667
17% below
$26,941 per capita
Home Value
$93,800
67% below
Zillow: $218,706
Median Rent
$1,063/mo
9% below
19.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.4%
63% below
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
119% above
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
25% above
18.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Applegate Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Applegate's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
83%
Home Value
33%
Rent
91%
Poverty
70%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
219%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Applegate 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

Applegate residents earn a median household income of $62,667 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,941. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9% (119% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 879 business establishments, including 71 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Applegate is $93,800 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,706. Median rent is $1,063/month, with 19.0% 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 1953.

Education

12.4% of adults in Applegate hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Applegate has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population251
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density251/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans3.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$62,667
Per Capita$26,941
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$1,747M
Avg Weekly Wage$935

Housing

A+
Home Value$93,800
Rent$1,063
Ownership85.5%
Zillow$218,706
Housing Units109
Rent Burden19.0%

Health

Obesity40.0%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,591/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain35.4 in/yr
Elevation741 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.4%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute37 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Applegate was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is St Clair County International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.