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Munising, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Alger County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,907 Population 363/sq mi density
$54,375 Median Income $32,154 per capita
$112,300 Home Value $195,090 Zillow
$718 Median Rent 19.5% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
322 Violent Crime/100K 1,837 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$54,375 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,300 home value, $718/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
322 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Munising, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,375
28% below
$32,154 per capita
Home Value
$112,300
60% below
Zillow: $195,090
Median Rent
$718/mo
38% below
19.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
322/100K
15% below
1,837/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.5%
18% below
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
10% above
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
249 sunny days/yr

How Munising Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
72%
Home Value
40%
Rent
62%
Poverty
15%
Bachelor's
82%
Unemployment
86%
Crime
85%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Munising a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Munising residents earn a median household income of $54,375 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,154. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 258 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Munising is $112,300 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $195,090. Median rent is $718/month, with 19.5% 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 1955.

Safety & Crime

Munising reports 322 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 15% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,837/100K. The murder rate is 45.9/100K.

Education

27.5% of adults in Munising hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below the national average). 95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Munising has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population1,907
Median Age53.6 yrs
Density363/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$54,375
Per Capita$32,154
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$332M
Avg Weekly Wage$951

Housing

A+
Home Value$112,300
Rent$718
Ownership65.4%
Zillow$195,090
Housing Units1,174
Rent Burden19.5%

Crime

F
Violent322/100K
Property1,837/100K
Murder45.9/100K
Assault276/100K
Burglary276/100K

Health

Obesity35.4%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,606/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days249/yr
Rain31.7 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation615 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.5%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+9.2%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute23 min
Broadband83.9%
Internet Speed65 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Munising was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Marquette/Sawyer Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.390 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.