Michigan
Manitou Beach-Devils Lake is a small town in Michigan with a population of 2,062. Residents earn $85,777 per year, which is 14% above the national average.
Based on current data, Manitou Beach-Devils Lake receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times, high obesity rates. Manitou Beach-Devils Lake stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Manitou Beach-Devils Lake is $85,777, 14% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. 8.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Manitou Beach-Devils Lake is $265,500, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $933 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 45.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Manitou Beach-Devils Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 98.4% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.6% |
| 88% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $85,777 |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,422 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,026 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,804 |
| Unemployment | 0.8% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.6% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,938 |
| County GDP | $4,239M |
| Restaurants | 182 |
| Healthcare | 228 |
| Retail | 276 |
| Manufacturing | 119 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,819 |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.82% |
| Commute Time | 40.4 min |
| Work from Home | 3.7% |
| Census Median | $265,500 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $650,000 |
| Median List Price | $650,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $131 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.5% |
| Price Drops | 15.4% |
| Inventory | 13 |
| Census Median Rent | $933 |
| 20% below US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 96.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,819 |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.82% |
| Obesity | 39.5% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.4% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.7% |
| Depression | 29.8% |
| Mental Distress | 19.5% |
| Physical Distress | 13.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.4% |
| Premature Death | 8,420/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 71.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 228 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 30.0 inches |
| 21% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,045 ft (319 m) |
| Area | 6.1 sq mi (15.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 339/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9823°N, 84.2803°W |
| County FIPS | 26091 |
Winner: Republican by 23 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 45.4% |
| 35% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 339/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 228 |
| Restaurants | 182 |
| Retail Stores | 276 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 40.4 min |
| Work from Home | 3.7% |