At a Glance
Median Income
$46,369
$25,278 per capita
Home Value
$107,900
Zillow: $179,388
Median Rent
$914/mo
19.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.5%
81.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
19.7% smoking rate
How Au Sable Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Au Sable's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Au Sable a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Au Sable residents earn a median household income of $46,369 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,278. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 621 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Au Sable is $107,900 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,388. Median rent is $914/month, with 19.6% 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 1971.
Education
10.5% of adults in Au Sable hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
81.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Au Sable has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,780
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density848/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans19.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$46,369
Per Capita$25,278
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$1,265M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,141
Housing
A+
Home Value$107,900
Rent$914
Ownership87.0%
Zillow$179,388
Housing Units821
Rent Burden19.6%
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death12,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain32.3 in/yr
Elevation605 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.5%
High School+81.6%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute18 min
Broadband86.9%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Au Sable was founded in 1849.
The median home in Au Sable was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Alpena County Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.