Manitou Beach-Devils Lake, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Lenawee County County

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
2,062 Population 339/sq mi density
$85,777 Median Income $49,422 per capita
$265,500 Home Value $241,641 Zillow
$933 Median Rent 36.4% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$85,777 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$265,500 home value, $933/mo rent
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Manitou Beach-Devils Lake, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$85,777
14% above
$49,422 per capita
Home Value
$265,500
6% below
Zillow: $241,641
Median Rent
$933/mo
20% below
36.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
45.4%
35% above
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
61% below
8.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
23% above
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Manitou Beach-Devils Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Manitou Beach-Devils Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
114%
Home Value
94%
Rent
80%
Poverty
69%
Bachelor's
135%
Unemployment
39%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Manitou Beach-Devils Lake a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Manitou Beach-Devils Lake residents earn a median household income of $85,777 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,422. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,938 business establishments, including 182 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Manitou Beach-Devils Lake is $265,500 , 6% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $241,641. Median rent is $933/month, with 36.4% 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 1966.

Education

45.4% of adults in Manitou Beach-Devils Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% above the national average). 95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Manitou Beach-Devils Lake has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population2,062
Median Age58.6 yrs
Density339/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans12.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$85,777
Per Capita$49,422
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$4,239M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,026

Housing

A+
Home Value$265,500
Rent$933
Ownership96.5%
Zillow$241,641
Housing Units1,810
Rent Burden36.4%

Health

Obesity39.5%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,420/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain29.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,045 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+45.4%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+12.8%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute40 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Manitou Beach-Devils Lake was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 182 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.