Choose Country

Honor, MI

Michigan · Metropolitan Area

Honor is a small town in Michigan with a population of 145. Residents earn $45,250 per year, which is 40% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
145 Population 269/sq mi density
$45,250 Median Income $33,041 per capita
$180,200 Home Value $381,817 Zillow
$950 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$45,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$180,200 home value, $950/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $45,250
40% lower than US avg
Home Value $180,200
36% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 24.5%
27% lower than US avg
Median Rent $950
18% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.9%
9% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.0%
76% lower than US avg

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

People

Population145
Median Age61.5 yrs
Density269/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$45,250
Per Capita$33,041
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$741M
Commute26 min

Housing

A
Home Value$180,200
Rent$950
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$381,817
Housing Units144
Rent Burden32.5%

Health

Obesity34.9%
Uninsured6.0%
Smoking13.3%
Depression28.0%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain34.3 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation714 ft (218 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.5%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+8.5%
School Score5.23

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute26 min
Broadband77.0%
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Is Honor a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Honor receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Honor offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Honor is $45,250, 40% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Honor is $180,200, 36% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

24.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.

Climate & Weather

Honor experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 270 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches, including 93.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Honor has a population of 145 with a density of 269 people per square mile. The median age is 61.5 years, 58% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.8%), with 2.8% Hispanic.

Population

145
Total Population
269
People / sq mi
61.5yrs
Median Age
58% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49%
Female 51%

Race & Ethnicity

Honor vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.6%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.4%
90% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Honor vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Honor is $45,250, which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Honor vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$45,250
40% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,041
Avg Weekly Wage$877
IRS Avg AGI$72,228

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.0%
76% below US avg
Establishments (County)483
County GDP$741M

Business (County)

Restaurants67
Healthcare34
Retail65
Manufacturing22

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,350
139% above US avg
Cost of Living96.20 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.63%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.3 min
Drive Alone84.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Honor is $180,200, 36% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $950 (18% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $381,817.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$180,200
36% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$381,817
Median List Price$495,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$495,000
$/Sq Ft$139
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio98.7%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory2

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$950
18% below US avg
Rent Burden32.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.6%
Housing Units144
Median Year Built1971

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,350
139% above US avg
Effective Rate4.63%
In Honor, 34.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.0% of residents lack health insurance. 13.3% are current smokers. 28.0% report depression. 20.2% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.9%
9% above US avg
Diabetes8.4%
Heart Disease5.0%
High Blood Pressure29.6%
Asthma11.3%
COPD6.2%
Cancer8.0%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking13.3%
5% below US avg
Binge Drinking19.7%
Physical Inactivity20.2%
Depression28.0%
Mental Distress18.2%
Physical Distress12.3%
Short Sleep30.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate87.2%
Uninsured6.0%
30% below US avg
Primary Care1:1,657
Dentists1:1,663
Mental Health1:559
Checkup Rate77.4%
Dental Visits72.9%
Premature Death9,354/100K

Food & Exercise

Exercise Access62.3%
Healthcare Facilities34
Honor has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 34.3 inches. The area enjoys 270 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.5°F
14% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall34.3 inches
10% below US avg
Snowfall93.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation714 ft (218 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density269/sq mi
Coordinates44.6664°N, 86.0194°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
County FIPS26019
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 24.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 8.7-point margin. 77.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 53.7%
D 45%

Winner: Republican by 8.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+24.5%
27% below US avg
High School+94.5%
Graduate Degree+8.5%
School Test Score5.23
C+ Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density269/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access77.0%
EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities34
Restaurants67
Retail Stores65

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.3 min
Drive Alone84.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.3%

Nearby Cities

Frankfort, MI 1,158 pop · 10.6 mi Chums Corner, MI 1,012 pop · 17.8 mi Greilickville, MI 1,296 pop · 19.5 mi Traverse City, MI 15,491 pop · 21.3 mi Kingsley, MI 1,783 pop · 24.9 mi Manistee, MI 6,275 pop · 32.8 mi Elk Rapids, MI 1,558 pop · 34.1 mi Manton, MI 1,347 pop · 35.2 mi Rapid City, MI 1,315 pop · 37.7 mi Kalkaska, MI 2,370 pop · 41.3 mi Cadillac, MI 10,404 pop · 41.4 mi Mancelona, MI 1,496 pop · 49.7 mi Scottville, MI 1,359 pop · 51.1 mi Ludington, MI 7,664 pop · 53.3 mi
Compare Honor with another city: