Michigan · Metropolitan Area
Imlay City is a small town in Michigan with a population of 3,706. Residents earn $55,061 per year, which is 27% below the national average.
Based on current data, Imlay City receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Imlay City has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Imlay City is $55,061, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. The poverty rate of 20.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Imlay City is $137,800, 51% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $764 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Imlay City is below the national average at 334 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,198 per 100,000, 39% below the national average.
11.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 78.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Imlay City experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches, including 34.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 65.7% |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 34.3% |
| 156% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $55,061 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,332 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $996 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,575 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.8% |
| 68% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,724 |
| County GDP | $3,258M |
| Restaurants | 141 |
| Healthcare | 207 |
| Retail | 244 |
| Manufacturing | 124 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,567 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.31% |
| Commute Time | 29.5 min |
| Work from Home | 1.1% |
| Census Median | $137,800 |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $269,216 |
| Median List Price | $217,400 |
| Median List Price | $217,400 |
| $/Sq Ft | $159 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.6% |
| Price Drops | 20.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $764 |
| 34% below US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 53.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,567 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.31% |
| Obesity | 40.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.3% |
| Heart Disease | 7.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.2% |
| Asthma | 12.1% |
| COPD | 10.1% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.8% |
| Depression | 28.0% |
| Mental Distress | 21.2% |
| Physical Distress | 17.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.1% |
| Premature Death | 8,510/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 207 |
| Total Violent | 334.4/100K |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 167.2/100K |
| Robbery | 27.9/100K |
| Assault | 139.3/100K |
| Total Property | 1,198.1/100K |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 111.5/100K |
| Theft | 1,030.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 55.7/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 47.4°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 31.9 inches |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 34.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 823 ft (251 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,513/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0171°N, 83.0771°W |
| County FIPS | 26087 |
Winner: Republican by 39.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.6% |
| 66% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 78.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,513/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 5 |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 207 |
| Restaurants | 141 |
| Retail Stores | 244 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 29.5 min |
| Work from Home | 1.1% |