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Gladwin, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Gladwin County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,081 Population 1,070/sq mi density
$43,638 Median Income $26,199 per capita
$111,700 Home Value $192,633 Zillow
$665 Median Rent 27.2% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
625 Violent Crime/100K 1,667 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$43,638 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,700 home value, $665/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
625 violent crimes/100K (64% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Gladwin, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,638
42% below
$26,199 per capita
Home Value
$111,700
60% below
Zillow: $192,633
Median Rent
$665/mo
43% below
27.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
625/100K
64% above
1,667/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.0%
70% below
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
30% above
20.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Gladwin Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Gladwin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
58%
Home Value
40%
Rent
57%
Poverty
66%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
117%
Crime
164%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gladwin a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Gladwin residents earn a median household income of $43,638 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,199. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 462 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gladwin is $111,700 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $192,633. Median rent is $665/month, with 27.2% 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 1971.

Safety & Crime

Gladwin reports 625 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 64% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,667/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

10.0% of adults in Gladwin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gladwin has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population3,081
Median Age47.3 yrs
Density1,070/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$43,638
Per Capita$26,199
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$699M
Avg Weekly Wage$926

Housing

A+
Home Value$111,700
Rent$665
Ownership58.7%
Zillow$192,633
Housing Units1,402
Rent Burden27.2%

Crime

F
Violent625/100K
Property1,667/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault451/100K
Burglary451/100K

Health

Obesity41.6%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking20.0%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death11,069/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain34.0 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation785 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute24 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed125 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Gladwin was built in 1971.
15.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mbs International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 125 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.