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Free Soil, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Manistee County County
Free Soil, MI
At a Glance
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)
Is Free Soil a Good Place to Live?
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 0.8% (78% 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 $247,108. 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.
Safety & Crime
Free Soil reports 329 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 13% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,201/100K.
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. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.