At a Glance
Median Income
$41,338
$24,425 per capita
Home Value
$118,700
Zillow: $222,720
Median Rent
$733/mo
33.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
226/100K
1,908/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.9%
83.8% high school+
Unemployment
9.9%
13.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.7%
19.9% smoking rate
How Cheboygan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cheboygan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cheboygan a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cheboygan residents earn a median household income of $41,338 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,425. The unemployment rate stands at 9.9% (175% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 825 business establishments, including 130 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cheboygan is $118,700 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $222,720. Median rent is $733/month, with 33.6% 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 1963.
Safety & Crime
Cheboygan reports 226 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,908/100K.
Education
16.9% of adults in Cheboygan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
83.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cheboygan has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,801
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density700/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
C
Median Income$41,338
Per Capita$24,425
Unemployment9.9%
Poverty13.5%
County GDP$912M
Avg Weekly Wage$921
Housing
A+
Home Value$118,700
Rent$733
Ownership64.8%
Zillow$222,720
Housing Units2,412
Rent Burden33.6%
Crime
F
Violent226/100K
Property1,908/100K
Health
Obesity42.7%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death10,234/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain32.0 in/yr
Elevation594 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+83.8%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute19 min
Broadband83.6%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Cheboygan was founded in 1871.
The median home in Cheboygan was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Pellston Regional/Emmet County (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 130 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.