Michigan · Metropolitan Area
Buchanan is a small town in Michigan with a population of 4,259. Residents earn $54,068 per year, which is 28% below the national average.
Based on current data, Buchanan receives an overall livability score of 3.0 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. Buchanan offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Buchanan is $54,068, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Buchanan is $138,400, 51% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $952 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.
The violent crime rate of 479 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 — something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,034 per 100,000, 106% above the national average.
14.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Buchanan experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches, including 62.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 98.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.4% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $54,068 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,687 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,140 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $73,799 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.5% |
| 88% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 6,539 |
| County GDP | $19,493M |
| Restaurants | 630 |
| Healthcare | 722 |
| Retail | 895 |
| Manufacturing | 315 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,800 |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.47% |
| Commute Time | 19.3 min |
| Work from Home | 3.7% |
| Census Median | $138,400 |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $216,633 |
| Median List Price | $141,000 |
| Median List Price | $141,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $140 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.5% |
| Price Drops | 15.4% |
| Inventory | 13 |
| Census Median Rent | $952 |
| 18% below US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 56.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,800 |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.47% |
| Obesity | 38.8% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.0% |
| Asthma | 12.3% |
| COPD | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.8% |
| Depression | 28.9% |
| Mental Distress | 20.2% |
| Physical Distress | 14.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.2% |
| Premature Death | 9,846/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 85.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 722 |
| Total Violent | 478.6/100K |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 136.7/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 341.8/100K |
| Total Property | 4,033.7/100K |
| 106% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 341.8/100K |
| Theft | 3,600.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 91.2/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 23 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.3°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.7 inches |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 62.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 730 ft (223 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,690/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.8283°N, 86.3660°W |
| County FIPS | 18141 |
Winner: Democrat by 1.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.7% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,690/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 15 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 722 |
| Restaurants | 630 |
| Retail Stores | 895 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 23 |
| Avg Commute | 19.3 min |
| Work from Home | 3.7% |