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Manistee Lake, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Kalkaska County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
364 Population 102/sq mi density
$52,917 Median Income $34,591 per capita
$153,600 Home Value $296,765 Zillow
43°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$52,917 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$153,600 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Manistee Lake, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,917
30% below
$34,591 per capita
Home Value
$153,600
46% below
Zillow: $296,765
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,962/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.9%
29% below
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
14% above
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
270 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
70%
Home Value
54%
Poverty
55%
Bachelor's
71%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Manistee Lake a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
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.

Safety & Crime

Manistee Lake reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,962/100K.

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. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population364
Median Age55.7 yrs
Density102/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born13.6%
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%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,962/100K

Health

Obesity36.7%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death9,139/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain33.7 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
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.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.