At a Glance
Median Income
$65,268
$29,822 per capita
Home Value
$128,900
Zillow: $375,983
Median Rent
$791/mo
25.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.9%
81.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
20.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
15.6% smoking rate
How Fennville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fennville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fennville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fennville residents earn a median household income of $65,268 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,822. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,678 business establishments, including 218 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fennville is $128,900 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $375,983. Median rent is $791/month, with 25.0% 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 1979.
Education
6.9% of adults in Fennville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
81.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fennville has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Data Overview
People
Population1,880
Median Age26.9 yrs
Density1,679/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born9.6%
Veterans2.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$65,268
Per Capita$29,822
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty20.6%
County GDP$6,699M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,158
Housing
A+
Home Value$128,900
Rent$791
Ownership63.3%
Zillow$375,983
Housing Units689
Rent Burden25.0%
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death6,999/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain34.8 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation658 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.9%
High School+81.0%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute23 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Fennville was founded in 1837.
The median home in Fennville was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 218 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.