Central Lake, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Antrim County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
976 Population 996/sq mi density
$58,900 Median Income $23,458 per capita
$152,800 Home Value $352,037 Zillow
$994 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$58,900 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$152,800 home value, $994/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Central Lake, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,900
22% below
$23,458 per capita
Home Value
$152,800
46% below
Zillow: $352,037
Median Rent
$994/mo
15% below
23.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.7%
30% below
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
15% above
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Central Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
78%
Home Value
54%
Rent
85%
Poverty
40%
Bachelor's
70%
Unemployment
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Central Lake a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Central Lake residents earn a median household income of $58,900 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,458. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 599 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Central Lake is $152,800 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $352,037. Median rent is $994/month, with 23.8% 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 1967.

Education

23.7% of adults in Central Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below the national average). 95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Central Lake has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population976
Median Age31.2 yrs
Density996/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans9.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$58,900
Per Capita$23,458
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$855M
Avg Weekly Wage$826

Housing

A+
Home Value$152,800
Rent$994
Ownership77.9%
Zillow$352,037
Housing Units505
Rent Burden23.8%

Health

Obesity36.9%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,259/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain32.8 in/yr
Elevation643 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.7%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute23 min
Broadband86.9%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Central Lake was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Gaylord Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.