At a Glance
Median Income
$40,536
$26,579 per capita
Home Value
$210,500
Zillow: $296,210
Median Rent
$694/mo
23.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
2,886/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.5%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
12.9%
10.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
258 sunny days/yr
How Mackinaw City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mackinaw City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mackinaw City a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mackinaw City residents earn a median household income of $40,536 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,579. The unemployment rate stands at 12.9% (258% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.5% 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 Mackinaw City is $210,500 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $296,210. Median rent is $694/month, with 23.8% 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 1971.
Safety & Crime
Mackinaw City reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,886/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
26.5% of adults in Mackinaw City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% below the national average).
91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mackinaw City has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population647
Median Age57.0 yrs
Density188/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
C
Median Income$40,536
Per Capita$26,579
Unemployment12.9%
Poverty10.5%
County GDP$2,559M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066
Housing
B+
Home Value$210,500
Rent$694
Ownership72.3%
Zillow$296,210
Housing Units626
Rent Burden23.8%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,886/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary251/100K
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death6,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days258/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation598 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.5%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+9.1%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute21 min
Broadband87.1%
Internet Speed176 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Mackinaw City was founded in 1857.
The median home in Mackinaw City was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Pellston Regional/Emmet County (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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