Honor, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Benzie County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
145 Population 269/sq mi density
$45,250 Median Income $33,041 per capita
$180,200 Home Value $425,042 Zillow
$950 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
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

Honor, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,250
40% below
$33,041 per capita
Home Value
$180,200
36% below
Zillow: $425,042
Median Rent
$950/mo
18% below
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.5%
27% below
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
9% above
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Honor Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
60%
Home Value
64%
Rent
82%
Poverty
24%
Bachelor's
73%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Honor a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Honor residents earn a median household income of $45,250 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,041. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 483 business establishments, including 67 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Honor is $180,200 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $425,042. Median rent is $950/month, with 32.5% 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 1971.

Education

24.5% of adults in Honor hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below the national average). 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population145
Median Age61.5 yrs
Density269/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$45,250
Per Capita$33,041
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$741M
Avg Weekly Wage$877

Housing

A
Home Value$180,200
Rent$950
Ownership89.6%
Zillow$425,042
Housing Units144
Rent Burden32.5%

Health

Obesity34.9%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death9,354/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain34.3 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation714 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.5%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+8.5%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute26 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Honor was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Gaylord Regional (69 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.