Michigan
Buckley is a small town in Michigan with a population of 925. Residents earn $65,089 per year, which is 13% below the national average.
Based on current data, Buckley receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Buckley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Buckley is $65,089, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. 12.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Buckley is $189,000, 33% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,193 per month. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
18.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Buckley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches, including 119.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 93.6% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.4% |
| 52% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $65,089 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $22,002 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,007 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $55,837 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.0% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 895 |
| County GDP | $1,744M |
| Restaurants | 90 |
| Healthcare | 112 |
| Retail | 176 |
| Manufacturing | 50 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,662 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.47% |
| Commute Time | 29.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 76.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.6% |
| Census Median | $189,000 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $277,951 |
| Median List Price | $339,950 |
| Median List Price | $339,950 |
| $/Sq Ft | $272 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.3% |
| Price Drops | 20.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,193 |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.8% |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Homeownership | 78.9% |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,662 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.47% |
| Obesity | 39.2% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart Disease | 6.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.5% |
| Asthma | 12.1% |
| COPD | 8.5% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.9% |
| Depression | 29.9% |
| Mental Distress | 20.8% |
| Physical Distress | 14.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.6% |
| Premature Death | 10,389/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 112 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 44.2°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.1 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 119.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,038 ft (316 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 508/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5000°N, 85.6744°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County FIPS | 26165 |
Winner: Republican by 34.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.6% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 508/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 92.4% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 112 |
| Restaurants | 90 |
| Retail Stores | 176 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 29.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 76.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.6% |