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Canadian Lakes, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Mecosta County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
2,701 Population 261/sq mi density
$69,069 Median Income $40,368 per capita
$258,900 Home Value $217,285 Zillow
$800 Median Rent 50.0% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$69,069 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$258,900 home value, $800/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Canadian Lakes, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,069
8% below
$40,368 per capita
Home Value
$258,900
8% below
Zillow: $217,285
Median Rent
$800/mo
31% below
50.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
252/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.7%
3% above
99.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
86% below
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
14% above
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Canadian Lakes Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
92%
Home Value
92%
Rent
69%
Poverty
96%
Bachelor's
103%
Unemployment
14%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Canadian Lakes a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Canadian Lakes residents earn a median household income of $69,069 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,368. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 696 business establishments, including 78 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Canadian Lakes is $258,900 , 8% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $217,285. Median rent is $800/month, with 50.0% 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 1990.

Safety & Crime

Canadian Lakes reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 252/100K.

Education

34.7% of adults in Canadian Lakes hold a bachelor's degree or higher (3% above the national average). 99.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Canadian Lakes 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 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population2,701
Median Age65.4 yrs
Density261/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$69,069
Per Capita$40,368
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$1,626M
Avg Weekly Wage$869

Housing

A+
Home Value$258,900
Rent$800
Ownership89.4%
Zillow$217,285
Housing Units2,331
Rent Burden50.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property252/100K

Health

Obesity36.6%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,230/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.9 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation972 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.7%
High School+99.6%
Graduate+18.1%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute32 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed163 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Canadian Lakes was built in 1990.
15.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 163 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.