At a Glance
Median Income
$41,619
$33,042 per capita
Home Value
$114,400
Zillow: $198,267
Median Rent
$569/mo
27.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.5%
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
8.1%
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17.5% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is East Tawas a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 8.1% (125% 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 $198,267. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,686
Median Age57.7 yrs
Density956/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born4.0%
Veterans10.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$41,619
Per Capita$33,042
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$1,265M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,141
Housing
A+
Home Value$114,400
Rent$569
Ownership70.0%
Zillow$198,267
Housing Units1,866
Rent Burden27.8%
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death12,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain32.3 in/yr
Elevation590 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.5%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+10.9%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute13 min
Broadband79.3%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in East Tawas was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Alpena County Regional (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
29.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.