Lake Michigan Beach, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Van Buren County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
914 Population 238/sq mi density
$61,250 Median Income $60,835 per capita
$259,900 Home Value $237,711 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$259,900 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
31.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Lake Michigan Beach, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,250
18% below
$60,835 per capita
Home Value
$259,900
8% below
Zillow: $237,711
Bachelor's Degree+
31.9%
5% below
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17% above
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Lake Michigan Beach Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
82%
Home Value
92%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
95%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lake Michigan Beach a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lake Michigan Beach residents earn a median household income of $61,250 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $60,835. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,643 business establishments, including 164 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lake Michigan Beach is $259,900 , 8% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $237,711. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.

Education

31.9% of adults in Lake Michigan Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% below the national average). 94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lake Michigan Beach has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population914
Median Age52.8 yrs
Density238/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans12.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,250
Per Capita$60,835
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,313M
Avg Weekly Wage$986

Housing

A
Home Value$259,900
Rent
Ownership87.5%
Zillow$237,711
Housing Units948
Rent Burden29.6%

Health

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,267/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain35.0 in/yr
Elevation712 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.9%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+18.1%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute28 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in Lake Michigan Beach was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Southwest Michigan Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 164 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.