Choose Country

Gagetown, MI

Michigan

Gagetown is a small town in Michigan with a population of 324. Residents earn $51,719 per year, which is 31% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
324 Population 331/sq mi density
$51,719 Median Income $26,244 per capita
$76,500 Home Value $158,328 Zillow
$680 Median Rent 16.7% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$51,719 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,500 home value, $680/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $51,719
31% lower than US avg
Home Value $76,500
73% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.9%
74% lower than US avg
Median Rent $680
42% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.6%
26% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.5%
31% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.2%
26% lower than US avg

How Gagetown Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population324
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density331/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 90%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$51,719
Per Capita$26,244
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty9.2%
County GDP$1,769M
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$76,500
Rent$680
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$158,328
Housing Units151
Rent Burden16.7%

Health

Obesity40.6%
Uninsured7.2%
Smoking16.6%
Depression28.9%
Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain33.1 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation745 ft (227 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.9%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score5.23

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute30 min
Broadband81.8%
Libraries10

Is Gagetown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Gagetown receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Gagetown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Gagetown is $51,719, 31% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. 9.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Gagetown is $76,500, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $680 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

8.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.

Climate & Weather

Gagetown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches, including 42.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Gagetown has a population of 324 with a density of 331 people per square mile. The median age is 33.5 years, 14% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.1%), with 2.8% Hispanic, 4% Black.

Population

324
Total Population
331
People / sq mi
33.5yrs
Median Age
14% below US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.9%
Female 45.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Gagetown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.3%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.7%
87% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Gagetown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Gagetown is $51,719, which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Gagetown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$51,719
31% below US avg
Per Capita Income$26,244
Avg Weekly Wage$976
IRS Avg AGI$56,247

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.2%
26% below US avg
Establishments (County)921
County GDP$1,769M

Business (County)

Restaurants66
Healthcare108
Retail136
Manufacturing51

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,650
4% above US avg
Cost of Living96.20 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.77%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.1 min
Drive Alone81.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Gagetown is $76,500, 73% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $680 (42% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $158,328.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$76,500
73% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$158,328

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$680
42% below US avg
Rent Burden16.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$807
1 Bedroom$891
2 Bedrooms$1,113
3 Bedrooms$1,419
4 Bedrooms$1,588

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.7%
Housing Units151
Median Year Built1955

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,650
4% above US avg
Effective Rate4.77%
In Gagetown, 40.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.2% of residents lack health insurance. 16.6% are current smokers. 28.9% report depression. 24.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Gagetown vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.6%
26% above US avg
Diabetes9.9%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure31.8%
Asthma11.5%
COPD7.5%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.6%
19% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.2%
Physical Inactivity24.2%
Depression28.9%
Mental Distress19.8%
Physical Distress13.8%
Short Sleep36.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.1%
Uninsured7.2%
16% below US avg
Primary Care1:3,307
Dentists1:2,787
Mental Health1:350
Checkup Rate76.5%
Dental Visits65.2%
Premature Death9,016/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.3/10
Exercise Access54.7%
Healthcare Facilities108
Gagetown has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 33.1 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.8°F
15% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall33.1 inches
13% below US avg
Snowfall42.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation745 ft (227 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density331/sq mi
Coordinates43.6581°N, 83.2446°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
County FIPS26157
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 8.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 43-point margin. 81.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.9%
D 27.9%

Winner: Republican by 43 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.9%
74% below US avg
High School+92.0%
Graduate Degree+0.9%
School Test Score5.23
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density331/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access81.8%
Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities108
Restaurants66
Retail Stores136

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.1 min
Drive Alone81.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Nearby Cities

Cass City, MI 2,189 pop · 5.3 mi Sebewaing, MI 1,921 pop · 11.5 mi Pigeon, MI 1,093 pop · 11.9 mi Caro, MI 4,284 pop · 14.1 mi Bad Axe, MI 3,010 pop · 15.9 mi Marlette, MI 1,771 pop · 24.3 mi Vassar, MI 2,704 pop · 25.9 mi Sandusky, MI 2,692 pop · 26.4 mi Reese, MI 1,303 pop · 26.4 mi Deckerville, MI 1,057 pop · 26.7 mi Fostoria, MI 1,081 pop · 28.6 mi North Branch, MI 1,199 pop · 29.8 mi Essexville, MI 3,344 pop · 30.0 mi Millington, MI 1,151 pop · 30.1 mi
Compare Gagetown with another city: