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Eastlake, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Manistee County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
304 Population 253/sq mi density
$50,139 Median Income $32,431 per capita
$117,900 Home Value $249,044 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
213 Violent Crime/100K 1,953 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$50,139 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
213 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Eastlake, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,139
33% below
$32,431 per capita
Home Value
$117,900
58% below
Zillow: $249,044
Violent Crime
213/100K
44% below
1,953/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.6%
66% below
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
12% above
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
270 sunny days/yr

How Eastlake Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Eastlake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
67%
Home Value
42%
Poverty
58%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
31%
Crime
56%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Eastlake a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Eastlake residents earn a median household income of $50,139 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,431. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 602 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Eastlake is $117,900 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $249,044. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.

Safety & Crime

Eastlake reports 213 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,953/100K.

Education

11.6% of adults in Eastlake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Eastlake has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population304
Median Age61.7 yrs
Density253/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$50,139
Per Capita$32,431
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$1,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$985

Housing

A+
Home Value$117,900
Rent
Ownership96.1%
Zillow$249,044
Housing Units199
Rent Burden31.6%

Crime

F
Violent213/100K
Property1,953/100K

Health

Obesity35.8%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,237/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain36.3 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation655 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.6%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute19 min
Broadband84.3%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Eastlake was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Menominee Regional (90 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.