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Harbor Beach, MI
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Harbor Beach, MI
At a Glance
How Harbor Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Harbor Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Harbor Beach a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Harbor Beach residents earn a median household income of $39,844 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,489. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 999 business establishments, including 93 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Harbor Beach is $104,200 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $191,618. Median rent is $502/month, with 29.2% 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 1954.
Safety & Crime
Harbor Beach reports 568 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 50% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,210/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
17.3% of adults in Harbor Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 82.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Harbor Beach has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°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.