Michigan
Gaylord is a small town in Michigan with a population of 4,307. Residents earn $44,052 per year, which is 41% below the national average.
Based on current data, Gaylord receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Gaylord offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Gaylord is $44,052, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Gaylord is $170,300, 40% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $844 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Gaylord is below the national average at 330 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 5,860 per 100,000, 199% above the national average.
20.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Gaylord has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 98.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.5% |
| 89% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $44,052 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,801 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,022 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,187 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.8% |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 811 |
| County GDP | $1,498M |
| Restaurants | 72 |
| Healthcare | 99 |
| Retail | 147 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,149 |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.44% |
| Commute Time | 16.2 min |
| Work from Home | 13.8% |
| Census Median | $170,300 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $253,457 |
| Census Median Rent | $844 |
| 27% below US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 36.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,149 |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.44% |
| Obesity | 39.1% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.4% |
| Asthma | 12.2% |
| COPD | 8.1% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.2% |
| Depression | 30.2% |
| Mental Distress | 20.7% |
| Physical Distress | 14.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.7% |
| Premature Death | 9,434/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 80.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 99 |
| Total Violent | 330.1/100K |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Murder | 27.5/100K |
| 337% above US avg | |
| Rape | 165.1/100K |
| Robbery | 27.5/100K |
| Assault | 110.0/100K |
| Total Property | 5,859.7/100K |
| 199% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 605.2/100K |
| Theft | 5,089.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 165.1/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 42.7°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 29.5 inches |
| 22% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,339 ft (408 m) |
| Area | 5.2 sq mi (13.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 827/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0213°N, 84.6818°W |
| County FIPS | 26137 |
Winner: Republican by 35.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.8% |
| 38% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 827/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 6 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 10 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 99 |
| Restaurants | 72 |
| Retail Stores | 147 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 16.2 min |
| Work from Home | 13.8% |