Filer City, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Manistee County County

1.3 /5.0
F Poor
183 Population 732/sq mi density
$93,100 Home Value $249,044 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Filer City, MI

At a Glance

Home Value
$93,100
67% below
Zillow: $249,044
Bachelor's Degree+
3.9%
88% below
86.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
56% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
11% above
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Filer City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
33%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
12%
Unemployment
156%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Filer City a Good Place to Live?

F
1.3 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Filer City is $93,100 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $249,044. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.

Education

3.9% of adults in Filer City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% below the national average). 86.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Filer City has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population183
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density732/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$24,199
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$985

Housing

Home Value$93,100
Rent
Ownership86.2%
Zillow$249,044
Housing Units62
Rent Burden31.6%

Health

Obesity35.5%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death10,237/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain36.3 in/yr
Elevation601 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.9%
High School+86.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute17 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Filer City was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Menominee Regional (91 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.