Au Gres, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Arenac County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
982 Population 431/sq mi density
$65,852 Median Income $34,943 per capita
$154,300 Home Value $150,244 Zillow
$638 Median Rent 37.5% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$65,852 median income, 19.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$154,300 home value, $638/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Au Gres, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,852
12% below
$34,943 per capita
Home Value
$154,300
45% below
Zillow: $150,244
Median Rent
$638/mo
45% below
37.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.3%
49% below
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
19.4%
439% above
13.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Au Gres Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
88%
Home Value
55%
Rent
55%
Poverty
109%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
539%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Au Gres 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

Au Gres residents earn a median household income of $65,852 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,943. The unemployment rate stands at 19.4% (439% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 349 business establishments, including 45 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Au Gres is $154,300 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $150,244. Median rent is $638/month, with 37.5% 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 1980.

Education

17.3% of adults in Au Gres hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Au Gres has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population982
Median Age55.3 yrs
Density431/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans8.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$65,852
Per Capita$34,943
Unemployment19.4%
Poverty13.5%
County GDP$603M
Avg Weekly Wage$901

Housing

A+
Home Value$154,300
Rent$638
Ownership73.3%
Zillow$150,244
Housing Units656
Rent Burden37.5%

Health

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death11,697/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain30.7 in/yr
Elevation586 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.3%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute32 min
Broadband95.8%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Au Gres was founded in 1905.
The median home in Au Gres was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Mbs International (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.