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Cedar, MI

Michigan · Metropolitan Area

Cedar is a small town in Michigan with a population of 26. Residents earn $51,875 per year, which is 31% below the national average.

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
26 Population 144/sq mi density
$51,875 Median Income $41,096 per capita
$793 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$51,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$793/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
69.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $51,875
31% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 69.2%
105% higher than US avg
Median Rent $793
32% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 28.8%
10% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Cedar Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population26
Median Age70.7 yrs
Density144/mi²
Male / Female12% / 89%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans26.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$51,875
Per Capita$41,096
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$7,470M
Commute14 min

Housing

A+
Home ValueN/A
Rent$793
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$489,491
Housing Units32
Rent Burden28.3%

Health

Obesity28.8%
Uninsured4.7%
Smoking11.0%
Depression24.0%
Heart Disease4.3%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain35.7 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation603 ft (184 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+69.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+41.5%
School Score5.23

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute14 min
Broadband23.0%
Libraries6

Is Cedar a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cedar receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Cedar stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cedar is $51,875, 31% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $793 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability.

Education

Cedar is a highly educated community — 69.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.

Climate & Weather

Cedar experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 270 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 35.7 inches, including 143.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Cedar has a population of 26 with a density of 144 people per square mile. The median age is 70.7 years, 82% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

26
Total Population
144
People / sq mi
70.7yrs
Median Age
82% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 11.5%
Female 88.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Cedar vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Cedar vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cedar is $51,875, which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes.

Income: Cedar vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$51,875
31% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,096
Avg Weekly Wage$1,140
IRS Avg AGI$91,357

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,762
County GDP$7,470M

Business (County)

Restaurants290
Healthcare395
Retail551
Manufacturing180

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,269
136% above US avg
Cost of Living96.20 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time14.1 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Monthly rent averages $793 (32% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $489,491.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Zillow ZHVI$489,491

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$793
32% below US avg
Rent Burden28.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$807
1 Bedroom$891
2 Bedrooms$1,113
3 Bedrooms$1,419
4 Bedrooms$1,588

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied47.8%
Housing Units32
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,269
136% above US avg
In Cedar, 28.8% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 4.7% of residents lack health insurance. 11.0% are current smokers. 24.0% report depression. 16.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Cedar vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity28.8%
10% below US avg
Diabetes7.0%
Heart Disease4.3%
High Blood Pressure25.7%
Asthma9.9%
COPD4.8%
Cancer7.0%
Stroke2.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking11.0%
21% below US avg
Binge Drinking18.4%
Physical Inactivity16.7%
Depression24.0%
Mental Distress15.3%
Physical Distress10.1%
Short Sleep31.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.7%
Uninsured4.7%
45% below US avg
Primary Care1:755
Dentists1:946
Mental Health1:176
Checkup Rate74.4%
Dental Visits71.3%
Premature Death6,589/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access77.8%
Healthcare Facilities395
Cedar has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 35.7 inches. The area enjoys 270 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.7°F
15% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall35.7 inches
6% below US avg
Snowfall143.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation603 ft (184 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density144/sq mi
Coordinates44.8467°N, 85.7941°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
County FIPS26055
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 69.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (105% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 1.7-point margin. 23.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.1%
D 48.3%

Winner: Republican by 1.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+69.2%
105% above US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+41.5%
School Test Score5.23
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density144/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access23.0%
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities395
Restaurants290
Retail Stores551

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)14

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute14.1 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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