Carson City, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Gratiot County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,161 Population 1,018/sq mi density
$42,750 Median Income $28,968 per capita
$109,200 Home Value $204,719 Zillow
$673 Median Rent 29.2% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$42,750 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,200 home value, $673/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Carson City, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,750
43% below
$28,968 per capita
Home Value
$109,200
61% below
Zillow: $204,719
Median Rent
$673/mo
42% below
29.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.0%
61% below
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
3% above
14.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.8%
33% above
19.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Carson City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
57%
Home Value
39%
Rent
58%
Poverty
113%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
103%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Carson City a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Carson City residents earn a median household income of $42,750 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,968. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 794 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Carson City is $109,200 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $204,719. Median rent is $673/month, with 29.2% 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 1952.

Education

13.0% of adults in Carson City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Carson City has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,161
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density1,018/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans19.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$42,750
Per Capita$28,968
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty14.0%
County GDP$1,982M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,055

Housing

A+
Home Value$109,200
Rent$673
Ownership54.6%
Zillow$204,719
Housing Units492
Rent Burden29.2%

Health

Obesity42.8%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,638/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain34.5 in/yr
Elevation765 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute22 min
Broadband84.4%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Carson City was founded in 1866.
The median home in Carson City was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Capital Region International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.