At a Glance
Median Income
$80,500
$41,491 per capita
Home Value
$89,000
Zillow: $205,515
Median Rent
$1,044/mo
13.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
35.6%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
13.7% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Michigan City a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Michigan City residents earn a median household income of $80,500 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,491. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 525 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Michigan City is $89,000 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $205,515. Median rent is $1,044/month, with 13.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Education
35.6% of adults in Michigan City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% above the national average).
94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Michigan City has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C).
Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population278
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density556/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born6.5%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$80,500
Per Capita$41,491
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$883M
Avg Weekly Wage$977
Housing
A+
Home Value$89,000
Rent$1,044
Ownership71.1%
Zillow$205,515
Housing Units170
Rent Burden13.2%
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death10,641/100K
Climate
Avg Temp39°F
Rain20.2 in/yr
Elevation1,517 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.6%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+15.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute19 min
Broadband84.4%
Internet Speed186 Mbps
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Michigan City was founded in 1883.
The median home in Michigan City was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Devils Lake Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 186 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.