Michigan
Elsie is a small town in Michigan with a population of 951. Residents earn $55,000 per year, which is 27% below the national average.
Based on current data, Elsie receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Elsie offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Elsie is $55,000, 27% below the national average of $75,149. At 14.6%, unemployment is notably high. Only 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Elsie is $107,600, 62% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $692 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
7.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Elsie experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches, including 38.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 99.7% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.3% |
| 98% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $55,000 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,273 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,055 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,876 |
| Unemployment | 14.6% |
| 306% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.7% |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 794 |
| County GDP | $1,982M |
| Restaurants | 73 |
| Healthcare | 106 |
| Retail | 124 |
| Manufacturing | 47 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,958 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.68% |
| Commute Time | 30.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 73.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 9.5% |
| Census Median | $107,600 |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $192,179 |
| Median List Price | $134,900 |
| Median List Price | $134,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $66 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 75.7% |
| Price Drops | 40.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $692 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.9% |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,958 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.68% |
| Obesity | 36.2% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.1% |
| Asthma | 11.9% |
| COPD | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.0% |
| Depression | 29.9% |
| Mental Distress | 19.8% |
| Physical Distress | 13.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.7% |
| Premature Death | 8,638/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 69.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 106 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.5 inches |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 38.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 733 ft (223 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 834/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0893°N, 84.3885°W |
| County FIPS | 26057 |
Winner: Republican by 31.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 7.6% |
| 77% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 834/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 85.0% |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 106 |
| Restaurants | 73 |
| Retail Stores | 124 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 30.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 73.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 9.5% |