Gladwin, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Gladwin County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,081 Population 1,070/sq mi density
$43,638 Median Income $26,199 per capita
$111,700 Home Value $199,471 Zillow
$665 Median Rent 27.2% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
670 Violent Crime/100K 1,755 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$43,638 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,700 home value, $665/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
670 violent crimes/100K (76% 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: $199,471
Median Rent
$665/mo
43% below
27.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
670/100K
76% above
1,755/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.0%
70% below
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
8.6%
139% above
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
30% above
20.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

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
239%
Crime
176%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gladwin a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 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 8.6% (139% 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 $199,471. 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 670 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 76% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,755/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,081
Median Age47.3 yrs
Density1,070/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans11.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$43,638
Per Capita$26,199
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$699M
Avg Weekly Wage$926

Housing

A+
Home Value$111,700
Rent$665
Ownership58.7%
Zillow$199,471
Housing Units1,402
Rent Burden27.2%

Crime

F
Violent670/100K
Property1,755/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain34.0 in/yr
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.
27.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 125 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.