At a Glance
Median Income
$57,426
$29,343 per capita
Home Value
$123,900
Zillow: $217,787
Median Rent
$679/mo
28.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
542/100K
542/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.7%
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
16.7% smoking rate
How Chesaning Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chesaning's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chesaning a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chesaning residents earn a median household income of $57,426 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,343. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,966 business establishments, including 417 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chesaning is $123,900 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $217,787. Median rent is $679/month, with 28.4% 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 1957.
Safety & Crime
Chesaning reports 542 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 43% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 542/100K.
Education
17.7% of adults in Chesaning hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chesaning has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,411
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density785/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$57,426
Per Capita$29,343
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$11,010M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,116
Housing
A+
Home Value$123,900
Rent$679
Ownership68.4%
Zillow$217,787
Housing Units1,117
Rent Burden28.4%
Crime
F
Violent542/100K
Property542/100K
Health
Obesity34.3%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death10,742/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain34.3 in/yr
Elevation639 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.7%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute20 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed171 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries13
Did You Know?
Chesaning was founded in 1842.
The median home in Chesaning was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Mbs International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 171 Mbps.
There are 417 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.