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Bear Lake, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Crawford County County
Bear Lake, MI
At a Glance
How Bear Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bear Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Bear Lake a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Bear Lake residents earn a median household income of $54,886 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,865. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 278 business establishments, including 45 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bear Lake is $126,400 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $296,765. Median rent is $1,000/month, with 29.8% 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 1979.
Safety & Crime
Bear Lake reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,962/100K.
Education
19.6% of adults in Bear Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bear Lake has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.