At a Glance
Median Income
$48,672
$21,913 per capita
Home Value
$261,400
Zillow: $218,521
Violent Crime
86/100K
1,686/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.9%
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
249 sunny days/yr
How Big Bay Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Big Bay's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Big Bay a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Big Bay residents earn a median household income of $48,672 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,913. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,762 business establishments, including 184 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Big Bay is $261,400 , 7% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,521. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Safety & Crime
Big Bay reports 86 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,686/100K.
Education
37.9% of adults in Big Bay hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% above the national average).
97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Big Bay has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population307
Median Age53.2 yrs
Density79/mi²
Male / Female30% / 70%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$48,672
Per Capita$21,913
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,597M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
Housing
B+
Home Value$261,400
Rent
Ownership82.4%
Zillow$218,521
Housing Units525
Rent Burden15.6%
Crime
F
Violent86/100K
Property1,686/100K
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,011/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days249/yr
Rain32.8 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation637 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+37.9%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute24 min
Broadband71.0%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Big Bay was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Marquette/Sawyer Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
There are 184 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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