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Essexville, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Bay County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
3,344 Population 2,572/sq mi density
$76,182 Median Income $33,320 per capita
$121,200 Home Value $157,134 Zillow
$707 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$76,182 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,200 home value, $707/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Essexville, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$76,182
1% above
$33,320 per capita
Home Value
$121,200
57% below
Zillow: $157,134
Median Rent
$707/mo
39% below
9.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
637/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.8%
29% below
98.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
9% above
12.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Essexville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
101%
Home Value
43%
Rent
61%
Poverty
33%
Bachelor's
71%
Unemployment
42%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Essexville 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

Essexville residents earn a median household income of $76,182 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,320. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,117 business establishments, including 211 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Essexville is $121,200 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $157,134. Median rent is $707/month, with 9.0% 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 1953.

Safety & Crime

Essexville reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 637/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

23.8% of adults in Essexville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below the national average). 98.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Essexville has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population3,344
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density2,572/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$76,182
Per Capita$33,320
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$4,724M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,050

Housing

A+
Home Value$121,200
Rent$707
Ownership90.6%
Zillow$157,134
Housing Units1,403
Rent Burden9.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property637/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary152/100K

Health

Obesity34.9%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death9,515/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain33.1 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation588 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.8%
High School+98.9%
Graduate+9.8%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute21 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Essexville was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Mbs International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 211 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.