At a Glance
Median Income
$53,038
$30,344 per capita
Home Value
$165,300
Zillow: $256,795
Median Rent
$947/mo
31.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
407/100K
3,245/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.1%
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
13.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
20.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Lapeer Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lapeer's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lapeer 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
Lapeer residents earn a median household income of $53,038 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,344. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.2% 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 Lapeer is $165,300 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $256,795. Median rent is $947/month, with 31.1% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Lapeer reports 407 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 7% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,245/100K. The murder rate is 11.6/100K.
Education
15.1% of adults in Lapeer hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lapeer 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
Population9,053
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density1,232/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$53,038
Per Capita$30,344
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty13.2%
County GDP$3,258M
Avg Weekly Wage$996
Housing
A+
Home Value$165,300
Rent$947
Ownership49.9%
Zillow$256,795
Housing Units3,882
Rent Burden31.1%
Crime
F
Violent407/100K
Property3,245/100K
Murder11.6/100K
Assault198/100K
Burglary279/100K
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking20.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,510/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain31.9 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation832 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.1%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute27 min
Broadband83.3%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Lapeer was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Bishop International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.1% 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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