Michigan · Metropolitan Area
Litchfield is a small town in Michigan with a population of 1,391. Residents earn $47,500 per year, which is 37% below the national average.
Based on current data, Litchfield receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Litchfield offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Litchfield is $47,500, 37% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Litchfield is $110,400, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $706 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Litchfield is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 74 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,550 per 100,000, 21% below the national average.
17.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Litchfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches, including 44.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 97.7% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.3% |
| 83% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $47,500 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,421 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,195 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,973 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.5% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,104 |
| County GDP | $9,061M |
| Restaurants | 259 |
| Healthcare | 404 |
| Retail | 484 |
| Manufacturing | 251 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,416 |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.91% |
| Commute Time | 18.9 min |
| Work from Home | 1.6% |
| Census Median | $110,400 |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $175,143 |
| Median List Price | $419,900 |
| Median List Price | $419,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $98 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.2% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $706 |
| 39% below US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,416 |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.91% |
| Obesity | 38.0% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.8% |
| Heart Disease | 6.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.6% |
| Asthma | 12.1% |
| COPD | 8.9% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.7% |
| Depression | 31.5% |
| Mental Distress | 21.3% |
| Physical Distress | 15.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.8% |
| Premature Death | 9,855/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 404 |
| Total Violent | 73.8/100K |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 73.8/100K |
| Total Property | 1,549.8/100K |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 221.4/100K |
| Theft | 1,254.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 73.8/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 28 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 47.9°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.5 inches |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 44.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,020 ft (311 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 500/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0402°N, 84.7522°W |
| County FIPS | 26075 |
Winner: Republican by 21.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.1% |
| 49% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 500/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 404 |
| Restaurants | 259 |
| Retail Stores | 484 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 28 |
| Avg Commute | 18.9 min |
| Work from Home | 1.6% |