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Michigan City, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Berrien County County
Michigan City, IN
At a Glance
How Michigan City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Michigan City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Michigan City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Michigan City residents earn a median household income of $52,979 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,518. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,096 business establishments, including 391 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Michigan City is $129,000 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $181,615. Median rent is $915/month, with 28.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Safety & Crime
Michigan City reports 317 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 16% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,386/100K. The murder rate is 9.5/100K.
Education
18.8% of adults in Michigan City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Michigan City has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.