Chesaning, MI

Michigan · Metropolitan · City

3.1 Good / 5.0
2,411 Population
$57,426 Median Income
$123,900 Home Value
$679 Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
86 Violent Crime / 100K
44.3 yrs Median Age
17.7% Bachelor's Degree+
3.1
Overall
3.8
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.4
Education

People

Population2,411
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density785/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 93.8%

Economy

3.8/5
Median Income$57,426
Per Capita Income$29,343
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty Rate7.6%
County GDP$11,010M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$123,900
Zillow Value$201,711
Median Rent$679
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,113

Health

Obesity34.3%
Diabetes9.8%
Depression29.5%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime86/100K
Property Crime903/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft129.0/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Jan / Jul23° / 71°
Rain34 in/yr
Snow38 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 38 (Good)

Education

2.4/5
Bachelor's+17.7%
High School+89.8%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.23
Libraries (County)13

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute20 min
Work From Home5.0%
BroadbandN/A

How Chesaning Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$57,426
Home Value$123,900
Median Rent$679
Poverty Rate7.6%
Bachelor's Degree+17.7%
Unemployment3.8%
Violent Crime86.0 /100K
Avg Temperature47.6°F

Population & Age

Total Population2,411
Population Density785 per sq mi
Median Age44.3 years
Male44.3%
Female55.7%
Male 44.3%
Female 55.7%

Race & Ethnicity

White 93.8% Black 0.2% Other 6%
White93.8%
Black or African American0.2%
Hispanic or Latino0.0%
Asian0.0%
Other Races6.0%

Language

English Only96.3%
Spanish Speakers3.7%
English 96.3% Spanish 3.7%

Social Characteristics

Disability21.3%
Health Insurance96.3%

Income

24% below avg
Median Household Income$57,426
Per Capita Income$29,343
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,116
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$61,856

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.8%
Poverty Rate7.6%
Total Establishments (County)3,966
County GDP$11,010M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation417
Healthcare Facilities603
Retail Stores754
Manufacturing184
Total Establishments3,966

Industry Mix

Restaurants 417 Healthcare 603 Retail 754 Manufacturing 184

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$61,856
Avg Property Tax Paid$5,370

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time19.5 min
Work From Home5.0%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

56% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$123,900
Zillow Home Value Index$201,711

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$166,000
Price Per Sq Ft$141
Homes Sold (month)4
Sale-to-List Ratio101.0%
Price Drops18.2%
Active Inventory11

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied68.4%

Rental Costs

42% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$679

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$807
1 Bedroom$891
2 Bedroom$1,113
3 Bedroom$1,419
4 Bedroom$1,588

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$5,370
Effective Tax Rate (est.)4.33%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.3%
Diabetes9.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure32.1%
Asthma12.1%
COPD7.7%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.9%
Physical Inactivity26.6%
Depression29.5%
Mental Distress (14+ days)20.2%
Physical Distress (14+ days)14.3%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage96.3%
Regular Checkup77.5%
Premature Death Rate10,742 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index6.7 / 10
Exercise Access68.3%
Healthcare Facilities (County)603
Restaurants (County)417

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime86.0 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape43.0 /100K
Robbery0.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault43.0 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime903.2 /100K
Burglary215.1 /100K
Larceny/Theft559.1 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft129.0 /100K
Arson86.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)18

Temperature

23°F Jan 71°F Jul
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Average47.6°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation34.5 in
Annual Snowfall38.3 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median38.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation639 ft (195 m)
Land Area3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²)
Population Density785 per sq mi
Latitude43.1855°
Longitude-84.1199°
County FIPS26145

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 51%
D 47.7%

Republican +3.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.7%
High School+89.8%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.23

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — Counties in metro areas under 250K
Population Density785 per sq mi
Land Area3.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)13

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)18

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