At a Glance
Median Income
$52,609
$27,851 per capita
Home Value
$94,000
Zillow: $201,359
Median Rent
$684/mo
33.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.3%
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
17.5% smoking rate
How Gwinn Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gwinn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gwinn a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gwinn residents earn a median household income of $52,609 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,851. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,762 business establishments, including 184 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gwinn is $94,000 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $201,359. Median rent is $684/month, with 33.4% 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 1973.
Education
27.3% of adults in Gwinn hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% below the national average).
89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 32.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19.
Data Overview
People
Population1,268
Median Age32.3 yrs
Density451/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans21.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$52,609
Per Capita$27,851
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$3,597M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
Housing
A+
Home Value$94,000
Rent$684
Ownership67.0%
Zillow$201,359
Housing Units657
Rent Burden33.4%
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death7,011/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain32.7 in/yr
AQI19 (Good)
Elevation1,107 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.3%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute29 min
Broadband70.8%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Gwinn was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Marquette/Sawyer Regional (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
31.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
There are 184 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.