Harbor Springs, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Emmet County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,015 Population 781/sq mi density
$60,556 Median Income $61,916 per capita
$368,100 Home Value $579,505 Zillow
$950 Median Rent 24.0% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
79 Violent Crime/100K 158 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$60,556 median income, 2.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$368,100 home value, $950/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
79 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Harbor Springs, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,556
19% below
$61,916 per capita
Home Value
$368,100
31% above
Zillow: $579,505
Median Rent
$950/mo
18% below
24.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
79/100K
79% below
158/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.2%
34% above
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.3%
2% below
11.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Harbor Springs Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
81%
Home Value
131%
Rent
82%
Poverty
40%
Bachelor's
134%
Unemployment
64%
Crime
21%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Harbor Springs a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Harbor Springs residents earn a median household income of $60,556 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $61,916. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,558 business establishments, including 145 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Harbor Springs is $368,100 , 31% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $579,505. Median rent is $950/month, with 24.0% 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 1964.

Safety & Crime

Harbor Springs reports 79 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 158/100K.

Education

45.2% of adults in Harbor Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% above the national average). 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Harbor Springs has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,015
Median Age64.9 yrs
Density781/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans8.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$60,556
Per Capita$61,916
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$2,559M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066

Housing

B
Home Value$368,100
Rent$950
Ownership74.4%
Zillow$579,505
Housing Units1,081
Rent Burden24.0%

Crime

F
Violent79/100K
Property158/100K

Health

Obesity31.3%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death6,730/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain34.2 in/yr
Elevation696 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+45.2%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+18.4%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute14 min
Broadband87.9%
Internet Speed176 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Harbor Springs was built in 1964.
15.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pellston Regional/Emmet County (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 176 Mbps.
There are 145 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.