Michigan · Metropolitan Area
Blissfield is a small town in Michigan with a population of 3,236. Residents earn $62,386 per year, which is 17% below the national average.
Based on current data, Blissfield receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Blissfield offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Blissfield is $62,386, 17% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Blissfield is $164,600, 42% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $953 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Blissfield is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 123 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 888 per 100,000, 55% below the national average.
14.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Blissfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 98.8% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.2% |
| 91% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $62,386 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,656 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,164 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,000 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,514 |
| County GDP | $8,136M |
| Restaurants | 276 |
| Healthcare | 282 |
| Retail | 371 |
| Manufacturing | 126 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,560 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.77% |
| Commute Time | 27.8 min |
| Work from Home | 3.7% |
| Census Median | $164,600 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $232,300 |
| Median List Price | $287,450 |
| Median List Price | $287,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $137 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.9% |
| Price Drops | 14.3% |
| Inventory | 7 |
| Census Median Rent | $953 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 24.4% |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,560 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.77% |
| Obesity | 39.2% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.5% |
| Depression | 29.5% |
| Mental Distress | 19.7% |
| Physical Distress | 12.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.8% |
| Premature Death | 8,571/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 282 |
| Total Violent | 122.5/100K |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 122.5/100K |
| Total Property | 888.2/100K |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 122.5/100K |
| Theft | 704.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 61.3/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 690 ft (210 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,438/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.8310°N, 83.8642°W |
| County FIPS | 26115 |
Winner: Republican by 27.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.4% |
| 57% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,438/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 18 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 282 |
| Restaurants | 276 |
| Retail Stores | 371 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Avg Commute | 27.8 min |
| Work from Home | 3.7% |