Michigan
Escanaba is a small city in Michigan with a population of 12,374. Residents earn $40,169 per year, which is 47% below the national average.
Based on current data, Escanaba receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Escanaba offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Escanaba is $40,169, 47% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, indicating a healthy job market. 13.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 11 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Escanaba is $116,600, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $661 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
18.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Escanaba has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches, including 46.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 99.0% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.0% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $40,169 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,207 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $925 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,949 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.9% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 491 |
| County GDP | $971M |
| Restaurants | 48 |
| Healthcare | 33 |
| Retail | 61 |
| Manufacturing | 48 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,886 |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.33% |
| Commute Time | 11.1 min |
| Work from Home | 4.9% |
| Census Median | $116,600 |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $170,691 |
| Median List Price | $164,900 |
| Median List Price | $164,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $99 |
| Homes Sold | 14 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.7% |
| Price Drops | 31.3% |
| Inventory | 16 |
| Census Median Rent | $661 |
| 43% below US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 58.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,886 |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.33% |
| Obesity | 42.5% |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.5% |
| Heart Disease | 6.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.8% |
| Asthma | 12.6% |
| COPD | 9.9% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.3% |
| Depression | 32.1% |
| Mental Distress | 22.0% |
| Physical Distress | 16.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.6% |
| Premature Death | 7,684/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 71.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 33 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 42.2°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 28.8 inches |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 46.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 613 ft (187 m) |
| Area | 12.8 sq mi (33.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 971/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7463°N, 87.0836°W |
| County FIPS | 26109 |
Winner: Republican by 33.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.9% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 971/sq mi |
| Total Area | 12.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 33 |
| Restaurants | 48 |
| Retail Stores | 61 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 11.1 min |
| Work from Home | 4.9% |