Chums Corner, MI

Michigan · Metropolitan Area

Chums Corner is a small town in Michigan with a population of 1,012. Residents earn $72,933 per year, which is 3% below the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
1,012 Population 380/sq mi density
$72,933 Median Income $39,344 per capita
$279,200 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
47°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$72,933 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$279,200 home value
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $72,933
3% lower than US avg
Home Value $279,200
1% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 26.6%
21% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.8%
8% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.6%
56% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Chums Corner Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,012
Median Age56.5 yrs
Density380/mi²
Male / Female64% / 37%
Largest GroupWhite 86%

Economy

A+
Median Income$72,933
Per Capita$39,344
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$7,470M
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$279,200
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity34.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.8%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
AQI38 (Good)
Rain29.1 in/yr
Elevation902 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.6%
High School+90.2%
School Score5.23

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute19 min
Libraries6

Is Chums Corner a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Chums Corner receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Chums Corner stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Chums Corner is $72,933, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Chums Corner is $279,200, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

26.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.

Climate & Weather

Chums Corner experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Chums Corner has a population of 1,012 with a density of 380 people per square mile. The median age is 56.5 years, 45% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (85.9%), with 1.4% Hispanic.

Population

1,012
Total Population
380
People / sq mi
56.5yrs
Median Age
45% above US avg
2.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 63.5%
Female 36.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Chums Corner vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Chums Corner vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Chums Corner is $72,933, which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Chums Corner vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$72,933
3% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,344
Avg Weekly Wage$1,140
IRS Avg AGI$91,357

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,762
County GDP$7,470M

Business (County)

Restaurants290
Healthcare395
Retail551
Manufacturing180

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,269
136% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.96%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.5 min
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Chums Corner is $279,200, 1% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$279,200
1% below US avg
Median List Price$425,026

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$425,026
$/Sq Ft$271
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory3

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied86.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,269
136% above US avg
Effective Rate2.96%
In Chums Corner, 34.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.8% report depression. 21.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Chums Corner vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.8%
8% above US avg
Diabetes8.3%
Heart Disease5.0%
High Blood Pressure29.1%
Asthma11.2%
COPD6.0%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.5%
Physical Inactivity21.0%
Depression26.8%
Mental Distress18.0%
Physical Distress12.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate77.6%
Premature Death6,589/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access77.8%
Healthcare Facilities395

Crime Rates: Chums Corner vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)14

Safety Score

Chums Corner has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 29.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall29.1 inches
23% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation902 ft (275 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²)
Population Density380/sq mi
Coordinates44.6765°N, 85.6582°W
County FIPS26055
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 26.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 1.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.1%
D 48.3%

Winner: Republican by 1.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+26.6%
21% below US avg
High School+90.2%
School Test Score5.23
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density380/sq mi
Total Area2.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities395
Restaurants290
Retail Stores551

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)14

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.5 min
Work from Home0.0%

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