Cass City, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Tuscola County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
2,189 Population 1,230/sq mi density
$55,500 Median Income $30,305 per capita
$102,300 Home Value $176,264 Zillow
$638 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$55,500 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,300 home value, $638/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Cass City, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,500
26% below
$30,305 per capita
Home Value
$102,300
64% below
Zillow: $176,264
Median Rent
$638/mo
45% below
26.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.9%
41% below
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.5%
108% above
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
26% above
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Cass City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
74%
Home Value
36%
Rent
55%
Poverty
80%
Bachelor's
59%
Unemployment
208%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cass City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cass City residents earn a median household income of $55,500 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,305. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 921 business establishments, including 66 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cass City is $102,300 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $176,264. Median rent is $638/month, with 26.3% 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 1970.

Education

19.9% of adults in Cass City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cass City has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population2,189
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density1,230/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$55,500
Per Capita$30,305
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty9.9%
County GDP$1,769M
Avg Weekly Wage$976

Housing

A+
Home Value$102,300
Rent$638
Ownership80.1%
Zillow$176,264
Housing Units1,078
Rent Burden26.3%

Health

Obesity40.6%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,016/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain33.0 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation741 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.9%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute21 min
Broadband82.7%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Cass City was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Mbs International (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.