Michigan
Hart is a small town in Michigan with a population of 1,931. Residents earn $55,066 per year, which is 27% below the national average.
Based on current data, Hart receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Hart offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hart is $55,066, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. 12.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Hart is $119,700, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $800 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Hart is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 95 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 7,211 per 100,000, 268% above the national average.
19.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Hart experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches, including 78.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 85.4% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 14.6% |
| 9% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $55,066 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,779 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $878 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $57,589 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.8% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 567 |
| County GDP | $833M |
| Restaurants | 64 |
| Healthcare | 43 |
| Retail | 96 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,613 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.69% |
| Commute Time | 15.4 min |
| Work from Home | 2.4% |
| Census Median | $119,700 |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $202,220 |
| Census Median Rent | $800 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.0% |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 59.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,613 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.69% |
| Obesity | 40.9% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.0% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.8% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 7.5% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.4% |
| Depression | 27.0% |
| Mental Distress | 19.0% |
| Physical Distress | 14.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.9% |
| Premature Death | 8,787/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 85.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 43 |
| Total Violent | 94.9/100K |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 94.9/100K |
| Total Property | 7,210.6/100K |
| 268% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 664.1/100K |
| Theft | 6,404.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 142.3/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.9 inches |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 78.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 638 ft (194 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,079/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6966°N, 86.3673°W |
| County FIPS | 26127 |
Winner: Republican by 30 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.5% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,079/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 43 |
| Restaurants | 64 |
| Retail Stores | 96 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 15.4 min |
| Work from Home | 2.4% |