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Gaastra, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Iron County County
Gaastra, MI
At a Glance
How Gaastra Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gaastra's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Gaastra a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Gaastra residents earn a median household income of $57,500 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,769. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 392 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gaastra is $61,000 , 78% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $101,442. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1940.
Safety & Crime
Gaastra reports 205 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 46% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,162/100K.
Education
18.4% of adults in Gaastra hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gaastra has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.