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Mears, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Oceana County County
Mears, MI
At a Glance
How Mears Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mears's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Mears a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Mears residents earn a median household income of $41,364 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,167. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 567 business establishments, including 64 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mears is $107,600 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $310,206. Median rent is $1,034/month, with 43.0% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Mears reports 95 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 7,211/100K.
Education
21.4% of adults in Mears hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mears has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.