At a Glance
Median Income
$52,917
$34,591 per capita
Home Value
$153,600
Zillow: $296,765
Bachelor's Degree+
23.9%
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
15.9% smoking rate
How Manistee Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Manistee Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Manistee Lake 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
Manistee Lake residents earn a median household income of $52,917 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,591. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 388 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Manistee Lake is $153,600 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $296,765. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
23.9% of adults in Manistee Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Manistee Lake has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population364
Median Age55.7 yrs
Density102/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans13.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$52,917
Per Capita$34,591
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$839M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,162
Housing
A+
Home Value$153,600
Rent
Ownership87.3%
Zillow$296,765
Housing Units497
Rent Burden12.5%
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death9,139/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain33.7 in/yr
Elevation1,201 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.9%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute62 min
Broadband81.7%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Manistee Lake was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Gaylord Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.