Free Soil, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Manistee County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
139 Population 134/sq mi density
$50,000 Median Income $25,588 per capita
$91,000 Home Value $273,547 Zillow
$867 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$50,000 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,000 home value, $867/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Free Soil, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,000
33% below
$25,588 per capita
Home Value
$91,000
68% below
Zillow: $273,547
Median Rent
$867/mo
25% below
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.4%
84% below
79.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
56% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
30% above
18.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Free Soil Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
67%
Home Value
32%
Rent
75%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
16%
Unemployment
44%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Free Soil a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Free Soil residents earn a median household income of $50,000 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,588. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 602 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Free Soil is $91,000 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $273,547. Median rent is $867/month, with 27.5% 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 1952.

Education

5.4% of adults in Free Soil hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below the national average). 79.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Free Soil 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

Population139
Median Age54.9 yrs
Density134/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans20.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$50,000
Per Capita$25,588
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$985

Housing

A+
Home Value$91,000
Rent$867
Ownership82.8%
Zillow$273,547
Housing Units65
Rent Burden27.5%

Health

Obesity41.6%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death10,237/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain36.3 in/yr
Elevation678 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.4%
High School+79.3%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute28 min
Broadband75.0%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Free Soil was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (91 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.