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Eagle Harbor, MI

Michigan

Eagle Harbor is a small town in Michigan with a population of 130. Residents earn $106,625 per year, which is 42% above the national average.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
130 Population 72/sq mi density
$106,625 Median Income $51,668 per capita
$267,900 Home Value
41°F Avg Temperature 253 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$106,625 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$267,900 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
65.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $106,625
42% higher than US avg
Home Value $267,900
5% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 65.5%
94% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 21.3%
34% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.6%
56% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.3%
81% lower than US avg

How Eagle Harbor Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population130
Median Age69.5 yrs
Density72/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Veterans24.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$106,625
Per Capita$51,668
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$77M
Commute7 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$267,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units210
Rent Burden23.4%

Health

Obesity21.3%
Uninsured2.1%
Smoking7.8%
Depression15.6%
Heart Disease4.4%

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Sunny Days253/yr
Elevation618 ft (188 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+65.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+16.8%
School Score5.23

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute7 min
Broadband63.0%

Is Eagle Harbor a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Eagle Harbor receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Eagle Harbor stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Eagle Harbor is $106,625, which is significantly higher than the national average — 42% above $75,149. This places Eagle Harbor among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 7 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Eagle Harbor is $267,900, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Eagle Harbor is a highly educated community — 65.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.

Climate & Weather

Eagle Harbor has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. With 253 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Eagle Harbor has a population of 130 with a density of 72 people per square mile. The median age is 69.5 years, 79% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.4%).

Population

130
Total Population
72
People / sq mi
69.5yrs
Median Age
79% above US avg
1.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.7%
Female 52.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Eagle Harbor vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.5%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.5%
89% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Eagle Harbor vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Eagle Harbor is $106,625, which is 42% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 7 minutes.

Income: Eagle Harbor vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$106,625
42% above US avg
Per Capita Income$51,668
Avg Weekly Wage$684
IRS Avg AGI$67,299

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.3%
81% below US avg
Establishments (County)85
County GDP$77M

Business (County)

Restaurants19
Retail9
Manufacturing5

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,600
89% above US avg
Cost of Living96.20 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.46%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time7.4 min
Drive Alone37.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home26.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Eagle Harbor is $267,900, 5% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$267,900
5% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden23.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied93.7%
Housing Units210
Median Year Built1972

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,600
89% above US avg
Effective Rate2.46%
In Eagle Harbor, 21.3% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 2.1% of residents lack health insurance. 7.8% are current smokers. 15.6% report depression. 13.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Eagle Harbor vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity21.3%
34% below US avg
Diabetes7.2%
Heart Disease4.4%
High Blood Pressure23.3%
Asthma6.9%
COPD5.1%
Cancer7.2%
Stroke2.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking7.8%
44% below US avg
Binge Drinking8.0%
Physical Inactivity13.4%
Depression15.6%
Mental Distress8.9%
Physical Distress8.5%
Short Sleep18.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.5%
Uninsured2.1%
76% below US avg
Checkup Rate48.7%
Dental Visits43.7%
Premature Death6,845/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.9/10
Exercise Access76.7%
Eagle Harbor has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area enjoys 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average40.7°F
25% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation618 ft (188 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density72/sq mi
Coordinates47.4515°N, 88.1535°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
County FIPS26083
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 65.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (94% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 12.8-point margin. 63.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.6%
D 42.8%

Winner: Republican by 12.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+65.5%
94% above US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+16.8%
School Test Score5.23
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density72/sq mi
Total Area1.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access63.0%
Restaurants19
Retail Stores9

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute7.4 min
Drive Alone37.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home26.7%

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