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Manistique, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Delta County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,844 Population 886/sq mi density
$39,761 Median Income $31,396 per capita
$83,600 Home Value $180,594 Zillow
$653 Median Rent 33.7% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
549 Violent Crime/100K 1,509 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$39,761 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,600 home value, $653/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
549 violent crimes/100K (44% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Manistique, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$39,761
47% below
$31,396 per capita
Home Value
$83,600
70% below
Zillow: $180,594
Median Rent
$653/mo
44% below
33.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
549/100K
44% above
1,509/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%
52% below
86.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
30% above
21.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
270 sunny days/yr

How Manistique Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Manistique's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
53%
Home Value
30%
Rent
56%
Poverty
101%
Bachelor's
48%
Unemployment
106%
Crime
144%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Manistique 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

Manistique residents earn a median household income of $39,761 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,396. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,044 business establishments, including 94 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Manistique is $83,600 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $180,594. Median rent is $653/month, with 33.7% 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 1948.

Safety & Crime

Manistique reports 549 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 44% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,509/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

16.1% of adults in Manistique hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 86.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Manistique has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population2,844
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density886/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$39,761
Per Capita$31,396
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$1,635M
Avg Weekly Wage$923

Housing

A+
Home Value$83,600
Rent$653
Ownership74.9%
Zillow$180,594
Housing Units1,616
Rent Burden33.7%

Crime

F
Violent549/100K
Property1,509/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault446/100K
Burglary172/100K

Health

Obesity41.6%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking21.0%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,625/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain33.3 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation594 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+86.7%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute16 min
Broadband77.4%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Manistique was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Marquette/Sawyer Regional (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
29.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.