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Fife Lake, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Grand Traverse County County
Fife Lake, MI
At a Glance
How Fife Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fife Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Fife Lake a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Fife Lake residents earn a median household income of $67,188 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,253. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,762 business establishments, including 290 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fife Lake is $185,200 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $230,008. Median rent is $1,000/month, with 33.0% 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 1980.
Safety & Crime
Fife Lake reports 49 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,226/100K.
Education
24.4% of adults in Fife Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fife Lake has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.