At a Glance
Median Income
$41,364
$29,167 per capita
Home Value
$107,600
Zillow: $329,824
Median Rent
$1,034/mo
43.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.4%
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
17.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
15.2% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mears a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 $329,824. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population189
Median Age51.3 yrs
Density166/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born6.9%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$41,364
Per Capita$29,167
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty17.2%
County GDP$833M
Avg Weekly Wage$878
Housing
A+
Home Value$107,600
Rent$1,034
Ownership68.5%
Zillow$329,824
Housing Units102
Rent Burden43.0%
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,787/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain38.9 in/yr
Elevation779 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.4%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute18 min
Broadband76.1%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Mears was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (72 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.405 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
27.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.