Gwinn, MI

Michigan

Gwinn is a small town in Michigan with a population of 1,268. Residents earn $52,609 per year, which is 30% below the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
1,268 Population 451/sq mi density
$52,609 Median Income $27,851 per capita
$94,000 Home Value $171,889 Zillow
$684 Median Rent
42°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$52,609 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,000 home value, $684/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $52,609
30% lower than US avg
Home Value $94,000
67% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 27.3%
19% lower than US avg
Median Rent $684
41% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.8%
24% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.6%
56% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.7%
62% lower than US avg

How Gwinn Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,268
Median Age32.3 yrs
Density451/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Largest GroupWhite 91%

Economy

A
Median Income$52,609
Per Capita$27,851
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$3,597M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$94,000
Rent$684
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$171,889

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity39.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression30.0%
Heart Disease6.2%

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
AQI38 (Good)
Rain32.7 in/yr
Elevation1,107 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.3%
High School+89.8%
School Score5.23

Community

2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute29 min
Libraries6

Is Gwinn a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Gwinn receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Gwinn stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Gwinn is $52,609, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Gwinn is $94,000, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $684 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

27.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.

Climate & Weather

Gwinn has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Gwinn has a population of 1,268 with a density of 451 people per square mile. The median age is 32.3 years, 17% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.1%), with 2.4% Hispanic.

Population

1,268
Total Population
451
People / sq mi
32.3yrs
Median Age
17% below US avg
2.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 42.1%
Female 57.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Gwinn vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.7%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.3%
83% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Gwinn vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Gwinn is $52,609, which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Gwinn vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$52,609
30% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,851
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
IRS Avg AGI$66,951

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.7%
62% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,762
County GDP$3,597M

Business (County)

Restaurants184
Healthcare217
Retail260
Manufacturing48

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,514
58% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate5.87%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.2 min
Work from Home7.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Gwinn is $94,000, 67% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $684 (41% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $171,889.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$94,000
67% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$171,889
Median List Price$217,749

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$217,749
$/Sq Ft$149
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio96.6%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory3

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$684
41% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$807
1 Bedroom$891
2 Bedrooms$1,113
3 Bedrooms$1,419
4 Bedrooms$1,588

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied67.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,514
58% above US avg
Effective Rate5.87%
In Gwinn, 39.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 30.0% report depression. 24.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Gwinn vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.8%
24% above US avg
Diabetes10.4%
Heart Disease6.2%
High Blood Pressure33.0%
Asthma12.2%
COPD8.2%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.3%
Physical Inactivity24.3%
Depression30.0%
Mental Distress20.5%
Physical Distress14.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.9%
Checkup Rate78.9%
Premature Death7,011/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.7/10
Exercise Access84.7%
Healthcare Facilities217

Crime Rates: Gwinn vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Safety Score

Gwinn has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation is 32.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average42.0°F
22% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall32.7 inches
14% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,107 ft (337 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²)
Population Density451/sq mi
Coordinates46.2854°N, 87.4419°W
County FIPS26103
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+. 27.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 8.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 44.8%
D 53.5%

Winner: Democrat by 8.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.3%
19% below US avg
High School+89.8%
School Test Score5.23
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban 20K+
Population Density451/sq mi
Total Area2.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities217
Restaurants184
Retail Stores260

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.2 min
Work from Home7.2%

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