At a Glance
Median Income
$100,125
$46,601 per capita
Home Value
$834,600
Zillow: $510,346
Median Rent
$1,164/mo
13.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
168/100K
8,571/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.1%
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
9.1%
13.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
19.2% smoking rate
How Mackinac Island Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mackinac Island's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mackinac Island a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mackinac Island residents earn a median household income of $100,125 , which is 33% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,601. The unemployment rate stands at 9.1% (153% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,558 business establishments, including 145 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mackinac Island is $834,600 , 196% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $510,346. Median rent is $1,164/month, with 13.5% 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 1969.
Safety & Crime
Mackinac Island reports 168 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 8,571/100K.
Education
38.1% of adults in Mackinac Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% above the national average).
88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mackinac Island has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population663
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density152/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.3%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$100,125
Per Capita$46,601
Unemployment9.1%
Poverty13.7%
County GDP$2,559M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066
Housing
D
Home Value$834,600
Rent$1,164
Ownership48.5%
Zillow$510,346
Housing Units957
Rent Burden13.5%
Crime
F
Violent168/100K
Property8,571/100K
Health
Obesity41.5%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death6,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain33.4 in/yr
Elevation800 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.1%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+12.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute16 min
Broadband93.6%
Internet Speed176 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Mackinac Island was founded in 1671.
The median home in Mackinac Island was built in 1969.
14.2% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Pellston Regional/Emmet County (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
13.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 176 Mbps.
There are 145 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.