At a Glance
Median Income
$55,061
$26,332 per capita
Home Value
$137,800
Zillow: $269,216
Median Rent
$764/mo
31.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
168/100K
839/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.6%
78.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
20.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
21.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Imlay City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Imlay City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Imlay City a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Imlay City residents earn a median household income of $55,061 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,332. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,724 business establishments, including 141 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Imlay City is $137,800 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $269,216. Median rent is $764/month, with 31.0% 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 1972.
Safety & Crime
Imlay City reports 168 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 839/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
11.6% of adults in Imlay City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
78.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Imlay City has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population3,706
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density1,513/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$55,061
Per Capita$26,332
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty20.8%
County GDP$3,258M
Avg Weekly Wage$996
Housing
A+
Home Value$137,800
Rent$764
Ownership53.8%
Zillow$269,216
Housing Units1,837
Rent Burden31.0%
Crime
F
Violent168/100K
Property839/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault140/100K
Burglary168/100K
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking21.0%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death8,510/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain31.9 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation823 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.6%
High School+78.2%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute30 min
Broadband84.4%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries13
Did You Know?
Imlay City was founded in 1850.
The median home in Imlay City was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is St Clair County International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 141 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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