At a Glance
Median Income
$50,722
$40,171 per capita
Home Value
$123,500
Zillow: $286,785
Median Rent
$872/mo
30.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.3%
77.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
18.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
14.8% smoking rate
How Napoleon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Napoleon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Napoleon a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Napoleon residents earn a median household income of $50,722 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,171. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.1% 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 Napoleon is $123,500 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $286,785. Median rent is $872/month, with 30.3% 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 1978.
Education
12.3% of adults in Napoleon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
77.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Napoleon 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
Population969
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density370/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$50,722
Per Capita$40,171
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty18.1%
County GDP$9,061M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,195
Housing
A+
Home Value$123,500
Rent$872
Ownership76.4%
Zillow$286,785
Housing Units511
Rent Burden30.3%
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,855/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain32.2 in/yr
Elevation960 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+77.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute44 min
Broadband82.1%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations26
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Napoleon was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.7% 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.