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Attica, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Lapeer County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
863 Population 181/sq mi density
$41,981 Median Income $30,045 per capita
$184,900 Home Value $290,791 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
334 Violent Crime/100K 1,198 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$41,981 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$184,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
334 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Attica, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,981
44% below
$30,045 per capita
Home Value
$184,900
34% below
Zillow: $290,791
Violent Crime
334/100K
12% below
1,198/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.2%
64% below
77.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
11.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
12% above
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Attica Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
56%
Home Value
66%
Poverty
92%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
42%
Crime
88%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Attica a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Attica residents earn a median household income of $41,981 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,045. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,724 business establishments, including 141 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Attica is $184,900 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $290,791. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.

Safety & Crime

Attica reports 334 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 12% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,198/100K.

Education

12.2% of adults in Attica hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 77.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Attica has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population863
Median Age61.7 yrs
Density181/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$41,981
Per Capita$30,045
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty11.4%
County GDP$3,258M
Avg Weekly Wage$996

Housing

A
Home Value$184,900
Rent
Ownership97.8%
Zillow$290,791
Housing Units497
Rent Burden31.0%

Crime

F
Violent334/100K
Property1,198/100K

Health

Obesity35.9%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,510/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain31.9 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation880 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.2%
High School+77.7%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute29 min
Broadband84.4%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Attica was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Bishop International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 141 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.