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Applegate, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Sanilac County County
Applegate, MI
At a Glance
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)
Is Applegate a Good Place to Live?
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 5.1% (42% 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 $201,878. 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.
Safety & Crime
Applegate reports 638 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 68% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,850/100K.
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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.