Kingsford, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Florence County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
5,138 Population 1,189/sq mi density
$61,108 Median Income $31,390 per capita
$110,600 Home Value $153,738 Zillow
$861 Median Rent 28.0% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$61,108 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,600 home value, $861/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Kingsford, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,108
19% below
$31,390 per capita
Home Value
$110,600
61% below
Zillow: $153,738
Median Rent
$861/mo
26% below
28.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.4%
25% below
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
53% above
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
15% above
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F

How Kingsford Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
81%
Home Value
39%
Rent
74%
Poverty
59%
Bachelor's
75%
Unemployment
153%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kingsford a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kingsford residents earn a median household income of $61,108 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,390. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 137 business establishments, including 22 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kingsford is $110,600 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $153,738. Median rent is $861/month, with 28.0% 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 1966.

Education

25.4% of adults in Kingsford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below the national average). 95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kingsford has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,138
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density1,189/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$61,108
Per Capita$31,390
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$172M
Avg Weekly Wage$698

Housing

A+
Home Value$110,600
Rent$861
Ownership72.2%
Zillow$153,738
Housing Units2,337
Rent Burden28.0%

Health

Obesity37.0%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,123/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Rain20.7 in/yr
Elevation1,136 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.4%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 25%
Commute13 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Kingsford was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Marquette/Sawyer Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.