Carsonville, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Sanilac County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
433 Population 373/sq mi density
$55,313 Median Income $22,877 per capita
$99,000 Home Value $209,336 Zillow
$988 Median Rent 35.5% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$55,313 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,000 home value, $988/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Carsonville, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,313
26% below
$22,877 per capita
Home Value
$99,000
65% below
Zillow: $209,336
Median Rent
$988/mo
15% below
35.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.3%
75% below
83.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
100% above
10.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
25% above
18.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Carsonville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
74%
Home Value
35%
Rent
85%
Poverty
86%
Bachelor's
25%
Unemployment
200%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Carsonville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Carsonville residents earn a median household income of $55,313 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,877. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% 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 Carsonville is $99,000 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $209,336. Median rent is $988/month, with 35.5% 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.

Education

8.3% of adults in Carsonville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below the national average). 83.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Carsonville has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population433
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density373/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$55,313
Per Capita$22,877
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$1,747M
Avg Weekly Wage$935

Housing

A+
Home Value$99,000
Rent$988
Ownership68.7%
Zillow$209,336
Housing Units187
Rent Burden35.5%

Health

Obesity40.0%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death9,591/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain35.4 in/yr
Elevation796 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.3%
High School+83.0%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute28 min
Broadband82.1%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Carsonville was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is St Clair County International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.