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Michiana, MI

Michigan · Metropolitan Area

Michiana is a small town in Michigan with a population of 289. Residents earn $162,708 per year, which is 117% above the national average.

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
289 Population 781/sq mi density
$162,708 Median Income $99,648 per capita
$712,500 Home Value
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$162,708 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$712,500 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
81.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $162,708
117% higher than US avg
Home Value $712,500
153% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 81.4%
142% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 28.3%
12% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.8%
50% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.0%
92% lower than US avg

How Michiana Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population289
Median Age66.7 yrs
Density781/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Veterans13.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$162,708
Per Capita$99,648
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty1.0%
County GDP$9,718M
Commute51 min

Housing

A
Home Value$712,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units405
Rent Burden29.5%

Health

Obesity28.3%
Uninsured5.1%
Smoking8.6%
Depression20.0%
Heart Disease4.6%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain42.6 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation612 ft (187 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+81.4%
High School+99.6%
Graduate+60.6%
School Score5.23

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 45%
Commute51 min
Broadband91.7%
Libraries14

Is Michiana a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Michiana 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, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Michiana stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Michiana is $162,708, which is significantly higher than the national average — 117% above $75,149. This places Michiana among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 51 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Michiana is $712,500, making it a premium housing market at 153% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 4.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Michiana is a highly educated community — 81.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.

Climate & Weather

Michiana experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches, including 65.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Michiana has a population of 289 with a density of 781 people per square mile. The median age is 66.7 years, 71% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.4%).

Population

289
Total Population
781
People / sq mi
66.7yrs
Median Age
71% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.4%
Female 52.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Michiana vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.1%
16% above US avg
Spanish8.9%
34% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Michiana vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Michiana is $162,708, which is 117% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 51 minutes.

Income: Michiana vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$162,708
117% above US avg
Per Capita Income$99,648
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096
IRS Avg AGI$80,573

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.0%
92% below US avg
Establishments (County)4,096
County GDP$9,718M

Business (County)

Restaurants391
Healthcare432
Retail544
Manufacturing268

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,061
102% above US avg
Cost of Living96.20 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate0.99%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time51.4 min
Drive Alone50.4%
Public Transit2.8%
Work from Home44.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Michiana is $712,500, 153% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$712,500
153% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden29.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$807
1 Bedroom$891
2 Bedrooms$1,113
3 Bedrooms$1,419
4 Bedrooms$1,588

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied97.5%
Housing Units405
Median Year Built1964

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,061
102% above US avg
Effective Rate0.99%
In Michiana, 28.3% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 5.1% of residents lack health insurance. 8.6% are current smokers. 20.0% report depression. 17.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Michiana vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity28.3%
12% below US avg
Diabetes7.9%
Heart Disease4.6%
High Blood Pressure26.4%
Asthma9.0%
COPD4.8%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke2.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.6%
39% below US avg
Binge Drinking12.8%
Physical Inactivity17.0%
Depression20.0%
Mental Distress12.1%
Physical Distress9.9%
Short Sleep26.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.2%
Uninsured5.1%
41% below US avg
Primary Care1:1,255
Dentists1:1,778
Mental Health1:316
Checkup Rate65.4%
Dental Visits63.2%
Premature Death9,398/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.2/10
Exercise Access79.6%
Healthcare Facilities432
Michiana has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.6 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.0°F
7% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.6 inches
12% above US avg
Snowfall65.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation612 ft (187 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density781/sq mi
Coordinates41.7637°N, 86.8111°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
County FIPS26021
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 81.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (142% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 7.9-point margin. 91.7% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 53.2%
D 45.4%

Winner: Republican by 7.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+81.4%
142% above US avg
High School+99.6%
Graduate Degree+60.6%
School Test Score5.23
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density781/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access91.7%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities432
Restaurants391
Retail Stores544

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute51.4 min
Drive Alone50.4%
Public Transit2.8%
Work from Home44.1%

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