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Cadillac, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Wexford County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
10,404 Population 1,250/sq mi density
$50,512 Median Income $26,901 per capita
$117,500 Home Value $222,913 Zillow
$806 Median Rent 29.0% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
497 Violent Crime/100K 3,392 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$50,512 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,500 home value, $806/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
497 violent crimes/100K (31% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Cadillac, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,512
33% below
$26,901 per capita
Home Value
$117,500
58% below
Zillow: $222,913
Median Rent
$806/mo
31% below
29.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
497/100K
31% above
3,392/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.1%
34% below
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0% below
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
23% above
18.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
270 sunny days/yr

How Cadillac Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Cadillac's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
67%
Home Value
42%
Rent
69%
Poverty
72%
Bachelor's
66%
Unemployment
100%
Crime
131%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cadillac a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cadillac residents earn a median household income of $50,512 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,901. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 895 business establishments, including 90 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cadillac is $117,500 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $222,913. Median rent is $806/month, with 29.0% 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 1969.

Safety & Crime

Cadillac reports 497 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 31% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,392/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

22.1% of adults in Cadillac hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cadillac has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population10,404
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density1,250/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$50,512
Per Capita$26,901
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$1,744M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,007

Housing

A+
Home Value$117,500
Rent$806
Ownership68.3%
Zillow$222,913
Housing Units5,046
Rent Burden29.0%

Crime

F
Violent497/100K
Property3,392/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault325/100K
Burglary287/100K

Health

Obesity39.4%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death10,389/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain35.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,297 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.1%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute12 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Cadillac was founded in 1877.
The median home in Cadillac was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Gaylord Regional (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.