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Capac, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Sanilac County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,903 Population 1,023/sq mi density
$61,000 Median Income $31,035 per capita
$141,300 Home Value $240,156 Zillow
$792 Median Rent 40.1% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
274 Violent Crime/100K 1,262 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$61,000 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$141,300 home value, $792/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
274 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: $240,156
Median Rent
$792/mo
32% below
40.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
274/100K
28% below
1,262/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.9%
59% below
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
50% above
10.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
17% above
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
260 sunny days/yr

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
150%
Crime
72%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Capac a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 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 5.4% (50% 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 $240,156. 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 274 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 28% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,262/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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 45°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population1,903
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density1,023/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$61,000
Per Capita$31,035
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty10.9%
County GDP$1,747M
Avg Weekly Wage$935

Housing

A+
Home Value$141,300
Rent$792
Ownership72.0%
Zillow$240,156
Housing Units781
Rent Burden40.1%

Crime

F
Violent274/100K
Property1,262/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault274/100K
Burglary439/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain31.3 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
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.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.