Michigan
Gladstone is a small city in Michigan with a population of 5,240. Residents earn $57,534 per year, which is 23% below the national average.
Based on current data, Gladstone receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Gladstone offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Gladstone is $57,534, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. 13.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Gladstone is $111,700, 60% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $793 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Gladstone is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 41 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,485 per 100,000, 24% below the national average.
20.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Gladstone has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.1 inches, including 42.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 98.9% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $57,534 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,093 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $925 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,949 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.8% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 491 |
| County GDP | $971M |
| Restaurants | 48 |
| Healthcare | 33 |
| Retail | 61 |
| Manufacturing | 48 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,886 |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.48% |
| Commute Time | 17.6 min |
| Work from Home | 4.6% |
| Census Median | $111,700 |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $200,964 |
| Median List Price | $161,000 |
| Median List Price | $161,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $101 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.6% |
| Price Drops | 9.1% |
| Inventory | 11 |
| Census Median Rent | $793 |
| 32% below US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,886 |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.48% |
| Obesity | 39.0% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.6% |
| Asthma | 11.8% |
| COPD | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.0% |
| Depression | 30.3% |
| Mental Distress | 19.9% |
| Physical Distress | 13.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.8% |
| Premature Death | 7,684/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 71.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 33 |
| Total Violent | 40.7/100K |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 40.7/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,485.3/100K |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 142.4/100K |
| Theft | 1,342.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 43.8°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 30.1 inches |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 42.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 605 ft (184 m) |
| Area | 5.1 sq mi (13.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,034/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8505°N, 87.0262°W |
| County FIPS | 26109 |
Winner: Republican by 33.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.7% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 1,034/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 33 |
| Restaurants | 48 |
| Retail Stores | 61 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 17.6 min |
| Work from Home | 4.6% |