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Eau Claire, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Cass County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
507 Population 570/sq mi density
$62,500 Median Income $30,198 per capita
$130,000 Home Value $247,430 Zillow
$861 Median Rent 24.7% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$62,500 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,000 home value, $861/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Eau Claire, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,500
17% below
$30,198 per capita
Home Value
$130,000
54% below
Zillow: $247,430
Median Rent
$861/mo
26% below
24.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
167/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.4%
2% above
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
18.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
20% above
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Eau Claire Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
83%
Home Value
46%
Rent
74%
Poverty
150%
Bachelor's
102%
Unemployment
33%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Eau Claire 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

Eau Claire residents earn a median household income of $62,500 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,198. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 932 business establishments, including 64 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Eau Claire is $130,000 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $247,430. Median rent is $861/month, with 24.7% 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 1971.

Safety & Crime

Eau Claire reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 167/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

34.4% of adults in Eau Claire hold a bachelor's degree or higher (2% above the national average). 91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Eau Claire has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population507
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density570/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$62,500
Per Capita$30,198
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty18.6%
County GDP$1,897M
Avg Weekly Wage$998

Housing

A+
Home Value$130,000
Rent$861
Ownership83.8%
Zillow$247,430
Housing Units231
Rent Burden24.7%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property167/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary167/100K

Health

Obesity38.4%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death9,385/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.7 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation711 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.4%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+18.7%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute20 min
Broadband83.8%
Internet Speed213 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Eau Claire was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Southwest Michigan Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 213 Mbps.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.