Michigan Center, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Jackson County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
4,623 Population 917/sq mi density
$68,114 Median Income $48,990 per capita
$159,500 Home Value $207,166 Zillow
$1,051 Median Rent 30.4% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$68,114 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$159,500 home value, $1,051/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Michigan Center, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,114
9% below
$48,990 per capita
Home Value
$159,500
43% below
Zillow: $207,166
Median Rent
$1,051/mo
10% below
30.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.1%
37% below
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
15% above
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Michigan Center Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Michigan Center's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
91%
Home Value
57%
Rent
90%
Poverty
24%
Bachelor's
63%
Unemployment
94%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Michigan Center a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Michigan Center residents earn a median household income of $68,114 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,990. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,104 business establishments, including 259 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Michigan Center is $159,500 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $207,166. Median rent is $1,051/month, with 30.4% 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 1954.

Education

21.1% of adults in Michigan Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Michigan Center has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,623
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density917/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans3.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$68,114
Per Capita$48,990
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$9,061M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,195

Housing

A+
Home Value$159,500
Rent$1,051
Ownership88.0%
Zillow$207,166
Housing Units2,387
Rent Burden30.4%

Health

Obesity37.0%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,855/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain32.2 in/yr
Elevation943 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.1%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute26 min
Broadband88.8%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations26
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in Michigan Center was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Capital Region International (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
There are 259 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.