Charlotte, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Eaton County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
9,269 Population 1,437/sq mi density
$63,385 Median Income $28,059 per capita
$140,500 Home Value $243,128 Zillow
$779 Median Rent 26.6% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
423 Violent Crime/100K 1,918 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$63,385 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$140,500 home value, $779/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
423 violent crimes/100K (11% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Charlotte, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,385
16% below
$28,059 per capita
Home Value
$140,500
50% below
Zillow: $243,128
Median Rent
$779/mo
33% below
26.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
423/100K
11% above
1,918/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
48% below
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
26% above
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Charlotte Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
84%
Home Value
50%
Rent
67%
Poverty
57%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
144%
Crime
111%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Charlotte a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Charlotte residents earn a median household income of $63,385 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,059. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,107 business establishments, including 224 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Charlotte is $140,500 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $243,128. Median rent is $779/month, with 26.6% 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 1962.

Safety & Crime

Charlotte reports 423 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 11% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,918/100K.

Education

17.4% of adults in Charlotte hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Charlotte has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population9,269
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density1,437/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$63,385
Per Capita$28,059
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$7,448M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,170

Housing

A+
Home Value$140,500
Rent$779
Ownership66.8%
Zillow$243,128
Housing Units3,728
Rent Burden26.6%

Crime

F
Violent423/100K
Property1,918/100K

Health

Obesity40.3%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,898/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain35.8 in/yr
Elevation912 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute20 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries10

Did You Know?

Charlotte was founded in 1863.
The median home in Charlotte was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Capital Region International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.399 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 224 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.