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Grand Marais, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Luce County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
255 Population 135/sq mi density
$55,809 Median Income $41,296 per capita
$158,500 Home Value $113,064 Zillow
43°F Avg Temperature 253 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$55,809 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$158,500 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Grand Marais, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,809
26% below
$41,296 per capita
Home Value
$158,500
44% below
Zillow: $113,064
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,162/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.2%
10% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
11% above
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
253 sunny days/yr

How Grand Marais Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
74%
Home Value
56%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
110%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Grand Marais a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Grand Marais residents earn a median household income of $55,809 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,296. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 180 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Grand Marais is $158,500 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $113,064. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.

Safety & Crime

Grand Marais reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,162/100K.

Education

37.2% of adults in Grand Marais hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Grand Marais has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population255
Median Age67.9 yrs
Density135/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$55,809
Per Capita$41,296
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$210M
Avg Weekly Wage$920

Housing

A+
Home Value$158,500
Rent
Ownership89.6%
Zillow$113,064
Housing Units441
Rent Burden9.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,162/100K

Health

Obesity35.7%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,279/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days253/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation601 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+37.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+11.4%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute6 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Grand Marais was built in 1983.
23.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Marquette/Sawyer Regional (73 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.