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Chassell, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Keweenaw County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
905 Population 250/sq mi density
$55,417 Median Income $37,638 per capita
$170,700 Home Value $261,219 Zillow
$711 Median Rent 36.3% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
66 Violent Crime/100K 1,258 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$55,417 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$170,700 home value, $711/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
66 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Chassell, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,417
26% below
$37,638 per capita
Home Value
$170,700
39% below
Zillow: $261,219
Median Rent
$711/mo
39% below
36.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
66/100K
83% below
1,258/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.6%
20% above
99.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
89% below
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
9% above
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F
249 sunny days/yr

How Chassell Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
74%
Home Value
61%
Rent
61%
Poverty
60%
Bachelor's
120%
Unemployment
11%
Crime
17%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chassell a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Chassell residents earn a median household income of $55,417 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,638. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 85 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Chassell is $170,700 , 39% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $261,219. Median rent is $711/month, with 36.3% 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 1971.

Safety & Crime

Chassell reports 66 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,258/100K.

Education

40.6% of adults in Chassell hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% above the national average). 99.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Chassell has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population905
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density250/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$55,417
Per Capita$37,638
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$77M
Avg Weekly Wage$684

Housing

A+
Home Value$170,700
Rent$711
Ownership80.4%
Zillow$261,219
Housing Units570
Rent Burden36.3%

Crime

F
Violent66/100K
Property1,258/100K

Health

Obesity35.1%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,845/100K

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Sunny Days249/yr
Rain31.6 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation765 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+40.6%
High School+99.2%
Graduate+17.6%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute16 min
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed37 Mbps
EV Stations3

Did You Know?

The median home in Chassell was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Marquette/Sawyer Regional (74 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.