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Lake Michigan Beach, MI

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Lake Michigan Beach is a small town in Michigan with a population of 914. Residents earn $61,250 per year, which is 18% below the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
914 Population 238/sq mi density
$61,250 Median Income $60,835 per capita
$259,900 Home Value
50°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$259,900 home value
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
31.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,250
18% lower than US avg
Home Value $259,900
8% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 31.9%
5% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.7%
17% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.9%
60% lower than US avg

How Lake Michigan Beach Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population914
Median Age52.8 yrs
Density238/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 87%
Veterans12.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,250
Per Capita$60,835
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$3,313M
Commute28 min

Housing

A
Home Value$259,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units948
Rent Burden29.6%

Health

Obesity37.7%
Uninsured6.9%
Smoking15.3%
Depression28.1%
Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain38.2 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation712 ft (217 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.9%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+18.1%
School Score5.23

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute28 min
Broadband91.3%
Libraries11

Is Lake Michigan Beach a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lake Michigan Beach receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Lake Michigan Beach stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lake Michigan Beach is $61,250, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lake Michigan Beach is $259,900, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

31.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.

Climate & Weather

Lake Michigan Beach experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches, including 77.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Lake Michigan Beach has a population of 914 with a density of 238 people per square mile. The median age is 52.8 years, 36% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (87.4%), with 8.9% Black.

Population

914
Total Population
238
People / sq mi
52.8yrs
Median Age
36% above US avg
3.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.3%
Female 44.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Lake Michigan Beach vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.9%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.1%
92% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Lake Michigan Beach vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lake Michigan Beach is $61,250, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Lake Michigan Beach vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,250
18% below US avg
Per Capita Income$60,835
Avg Weekly Wage$986
IRS Avg AGI$64,208

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.9%
60% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,643
County GDP$3,313M

Business (County)

Restaurants164
Healthcare123
Retail254
Manufacturing94

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,255
79% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.41%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.8 min
Drive Alone72.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Lake Michigan Beach is $259,900, 8% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$259,900
8% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden29.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$807
1 Bedroom$891
2 Bedrooms$1,113
3 Bedrooms$1,419
4 Bedrooms$1,588

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.5%
Housing Units948
Median Year Built1959

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,255
79% above US avg
Effective Rate2.41%
In Lake Michigan Beach, 37.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.9% of residents lack health insurance. 15.3% are current smokers. 28.1% report depression. 23.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Lake Michigan Beach vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.7%
17% above US avg
Diabetes9.8%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure32.2%
Asthma11.9%
COPD7.2%
Cancer7.8%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.3%
9% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.4%
Physical Inactivity23.8%
Depression28.1%
Mental Distress19.1%
Physical Distress13.6%
Short Sleep38.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate86.6%
Uninsured6.9%
20% below US avg
Checkup Rate76.3%
Dental Visits66.3%
Premature Death9,267/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access59.9%
Healthcare Facilities123
Lake Michigan Beach has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.2 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.2 inches
0% below US avg
Snowfall77.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation712 ft (217 m)
Area3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²)
Population Density238/sq mi
Coordinates42.2052°N, 86.3769°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
County FIPS26159
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 31.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 15.1-point margin. 91.3% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 56.9%
D 41.7%

Winner: Republican by 15.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.9%
5% below US avg
High School+94.9%
Graduate Degree+18.1%
School Test Score5.23
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density238/sq mi
Total Area3.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access91.3%
Public Libraries11
Healthcare Facilities123
Restaurants164
Retail Stores254

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.8 min
Drive Alone72.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.8%

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