Michigan
Frankenmuth is a small city in Michigan with a population of 5,108. Residents earn $84,583 per year, which is 13% above the national average.
Based on current data, Frankenmuth receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Frankenmuth offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Frankenmuth is $84,583, 13% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Frankenmuth is $277,600, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $814 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Frankenmuth is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 102 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,331 per 100,000, 32% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 48.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Frankenmuth experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 94.0% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.0% |
| 55% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $84,583 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $52,627 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $976 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,247 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.8% |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 921 |
| County GDP | $1,769M |
| Restaurants | 66 |
| Healthcare | 108 |
| Retail | 136 |
| Manufacturing | 51 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,650 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.31% |
| Commute Time | 19.0 min |
| Work from Home | 12.2% |
| Census Median | $277,600 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $309,860 |
| Median List Price | $277,450 |
| Median List Price | $277,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $146 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.9% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 10 |
| Census Median Rent | $814 |
| 30% below US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,650 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.31% |
| Obesity | 29.9% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.3% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.1% |
| Depression | 27.2% |
| Mental Distress | 16.8% |
| Physical Distress | 10.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.7% |
| Premature Death | 9,016/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 54.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 108 |
| Total Violent | 102.4/100K |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 41.0/100K |
| Robbery | 20.5/100K |
| Assault | 41.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,331.2/100K |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 20.5/100K |
| Theft | 1,269.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 41.0/100K |
| Arson | 20.5/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 637 ft (194 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,637/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3328°N, 83.7391°W |
| County FIPS | 26157 |
Winner: Republican by 43 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 48.9% |
| 45% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,637/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 108 |
| Restaurants | 66 |
| Retail Stores | 136 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 19.0 min |
| Work from Home | 12.2% |