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Charlevoix, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Antrim County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,420 Population 1,180/sq mi density
$52,344 Median Income $56,573 per capita
$294,400 Home Value $420,579 Zillow
$880 Median Rent 34.3% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
400 Violent Crime/100K 1,441 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$52,344 median income, 3.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$294,400 home value, $880/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
400 violent crimes/100K (5% above avg)
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Charlevoix, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,344
30% below
$56,573 per capita
Home Value
$294,400
4% above
Zillow: $420,579
Median Rent
$880/mo
24% below
34.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
400/100K
5% above
1,441/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.8%
6% below
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
19.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
19% above
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
270 sunny days/yr

How Charlevoix Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
70%
Home Value
104%
Rent
76%
Poverty
153%
Bachelor's
94%
Unemployment
94%
Crime
105%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Charlevoix a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Charlevoix residents earn a median household income of $52,344 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $56,573. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.0% 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 Charlevoix is $294,400 , 4% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $420,579. Median rent is $880/month, with 34.3% 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 1966.

Safety & Crime

Charlevoix reports 400 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 5% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,441/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

31.8% of adults in Charlevoix hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6% below the national average). 96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Charlevoix has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population2,420
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density1,180/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$52,344
Per Capita$56,573
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty19.0%
County GDP$855M
Avg Weekly Wage$826

Housing

B+
Home Value$294,400
Rent$880
Ownership55.1%
Zillow$420,579
Housing Units2,003
Rent Burden34.3%

Crime

F
Violent400/100K
Property1,441/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault160/100K
Burglary240/100K

Health

Obesity38.1%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death7,259/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain33.7 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation630 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.8%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute15 min
Broadband86.8%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Charlevoix was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Pellston Regional/Emmet County (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.