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Cedar, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Grand Traverse County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
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
305 Violent Crime/100K 1,840 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good 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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
305 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
69.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Cedar, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,875
31% below
$41,096 per capita
Median Rent
$793/mo
32% below
28.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
305/100K
20% below
1,840/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
69.2%
105% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.8%
10% below
11.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
270 sunny days/yr

How Cedar Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
69%
Rent
68%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
205%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
80%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cedar a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cedar residents earn a median household income of $51,875 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,096. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,762 business establishments, including 290 restaurants.

Safety & Crime

Cedar reports 305 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 20% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,840/100K.

Education

69.2% of adults in Cedar hold a bachelor's degree or higher (105% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cedar has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population26
Median Age70.7 yrs
Density144/mi²
Male / Female12% / 89%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans26.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$51,875
Per Capita$41,096
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$7,470M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,140

Housing

A+
Home Value
Rent$793
Ownership47.8%
Zillow$489,491
Housing Units32
Rent Burden28.3%

Crime

F
Violent305/100K
Property1,840/100K

Health

Obesity28.8%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death6,589/100K

Climate

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

Education

A+
Bachelor's+69.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+41.5%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute14 min
Broadband23.0%
Internet Speed152 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Cedar was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Gaylord Regional (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
29.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 152 Mbps.
There are 290 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.