Capac, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Sanilac County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,903 Population 1,023/sq mi density
$61,000 Median Income $31,035 per capita
$141,300 Home Value $261,608 Zillow
$792 Median Rent 40.1% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
306 Violent Crime/100K 1,378 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$61,000 median income, 7.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$141,300 home value, $792/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
306 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Capac, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,000
19% below
$31,035 per capita
Home Value
$141,300
50% below
Zillow: $261,608
Median Rent
$792/mo
32% below
40.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
306/100K
19% below
1,378/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.9%
59% below
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
119% above
10.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
17% above
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Capac Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
81%
Home Value
50%
Rent
68%
Poverty
88%
Bachelor's
41%
Unemployment
219%
Crime
81%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Capac a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Capac residents earn a median household income of $61,000 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,035. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9% (119% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 879 business establishments, including 71 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Capac is $141,300 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $261,608. Median rent is $792/month, with 40.1% 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 1966.

Safety & Crime

Capac reports 306 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 19% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,378/100K.

Education

13.9% of adults in Capac hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Capac has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,903
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density1,023/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$61,000
Per Capita$31,035
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty10.9%
County GDP$1,747M
Avg Weekly Wage$935

Housing

A+
Home Value$141,300
Rent$792
Ownership72.0%
Zillow$261,608
Housing Units781
Rent Burden40.1%

Crime

F
Violent306/100K
Property1,378/100K

Health

Obesity37.4%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,591/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain35.9 in/yr
Elevation800 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.9%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute32 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8

Did You Know?

Capac was founded in 1857.
The median home in Capac was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is St Clair County International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.