At a Glance
Median Income
$52,717
$26,740 per capita
Home Value
$109,200
Zillow: $176,729
Median Rent
$688/mo
31.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
187/100K
1,012/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.3%
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
17.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F
249 sunny days/yr
How Ishpeming Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ishpeming's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ishpeming a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ishpeming residents earn a median household income of $52,717 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,740. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,762 business establishments, including 184 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ishpeming is $109,200 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $176,729. Median rent is $688/month, with 31.4% 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 1941.
Safety & Crime
Ishpeming reports 187 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,012/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
26.3% of adults in Ishpeming hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% below the national average).
94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ishpeming has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population6,173
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density705/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$52,717
Per Capita$26,740
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty17.2%
County GDP$3,597M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
Housing
A+
Home Value$109,200
Rent$688
Ownership71.0%
Zillow$176,729
Housing Units2,844
Rent Burden31.4%
Crime
F
Violent187/100K
Property1,012/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault140/100K
Burglary47/100K
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death7,011/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Sunny Days249/yr
Rain30.3 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,453 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.3%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute19 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Ishpeming was built in 1941.
The nearest airport is Marquette/Sawyer Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
There are 184 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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