Michigan
Au Sable is a small town in Michigan with a population of 1,780. Residents earn $46,369 per year, which is 38% below the national average.
Based on current data, Au Sable receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Au Sable offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Au Sable is $46,369, 38% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. 8.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Au Sable is $107,900, 62% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $914 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
10.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Au Sable experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches, including 49.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 97.8% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $46,369 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,278 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,141 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $54,163 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.2% |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 621 |
| County GDP | $1,265M |
| Restaurants | 74 |
| Healthcare | 75 |
| Retail | 114 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,214 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.91% |
| Commute Time | 17.7 min |
| Work from Home | 6.5% |
| Census Median | $107,900 |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $163,652 |
| Census Median Rent | $914 |
| 21% below US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 87.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,214 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.91% |
| Obesity | 39.2% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.9% |
| Heart Disease | 6.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.9% |
| Asthma | 12.2% |
| COPD | 9.4% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.3% |
| Depression | 30.3% |
| Mental Distress | 21.0% |
| Physical Distress | 15.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.7% |
| Premature Death | 12,006/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 75 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 45.6°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.3 inches |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 49.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 605 ft (184 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 848/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.4126°N, 83.3390°W |
| County FIPS | 26069 |
Winner: Republican by 30.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.5% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 81.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 848/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 75 |
| Restaurants | 74 |
| Retail Stores | 114 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 17.7 min |
| Work from Home | 6.5% |