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East Tawas, MI
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East Tawas, MI
At a Glance
How East Tawas Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows East Tawas's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is East Tawas a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
East Tawas residents earn a median household income of $41,619 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,042. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 621 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in East Tawas is $114,400 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $187,555. Median rent is $569/month, with 27.8% 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 1967.
Safety & Crime
East Tawas reports 154 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,245/100K.
Education
19.5% of adults in East Tawas hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
East Tawas has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.