At a Glance
Median Income
$62,778
$32,965 per capita
Home Value
$160,400
Zillow: $256,096
Median Rent
$956/mo
25.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.8%
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
16.7% smoking rate
How Coloma Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Coloma's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Coloma a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Coloma residents earn a median household income of $62,778 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,965. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,643 business establishments, including 164 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Coloma is $160,400 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $256,096. Median rent is $956/month, with 25.9% 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.
Education
17.8% of adults in Coloma hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Coloma has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,051
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density1,181/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$62,778
Per Capita$32,965
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$3,313M
Avg Weekly Wage$986
Housing
A+
Home Value$160,400
Rent$956
Ownership67.0%
Zillow$256,096
Housing Units560
Rent Burden25.9%
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,267/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain35.0 in/yr
Elevation678 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.8%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute23 min
Broadband82.4%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Coloma was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Southwest Michigan Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 164 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.