At a Glance
Median Income
$76,833
$48,464 per capita
Home Value
$275,000
Zillow: $392,643
Bachelor's Degree+
33.7%
98.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
11.8% smoking rate
How Horton Bay Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Horton Bay's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Horton Bay a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Horton Bay residents earn a median household income of $76,833 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,464. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 599 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Horton Bay is $275,000 , 2% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $392,643. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
33.7% of adults in Horton Bay hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(0% below the national average).
98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Horton Bay has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population352
Median Age64.7 yrs
Density73/mi²
Male / Female42% / 59%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans15.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$76,833
Per Capita$48,464
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$855M
Avg Weekly Wage$826
Housing
A+
Home Value$275,000
Rent
Ownership93.6%
Zillow$392,643
Housing Units361
Rent Burden24.5%
Health
Obesity33.0%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,259/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain35.8 in/yr
Elevation640 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.7%
High School+98.3%
Graduate+12.5%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute25 min
Broadband93.6%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Horton Bay was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Pellston Regional/Emmet County (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.