Manistee, MI
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Manistee, MI
At a Glance
How Manistee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Manistee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Manistee a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Manistee residents earn a median household income of $59,315 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,628. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 602 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Manistee is $144,400 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $267,274. Median rent is $771/month, with 35.0% 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 1954.
Safety & Crime
Manistee reports 334 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 12% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,306/100K.
Education
21.6% of adults in Manistee hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Manistee has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches.