Michigan
Negaunee is a small town in Michigan with a population of 4,641. Residents earn $70,483 per year, which is 6% below the national average.
Based on current data, Negaunee receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Negaunee offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Negaunee is $70,483, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Negaunee is $156,400, 45% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $853 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Negaunee is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 86 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,686 per 100,000, near the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 33.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Negaunee has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 98.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.5% |
| 89% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $70,483 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,077 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,051 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,951 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.4% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,762 |
| County GDP | $3,597M |
| Restaurants | 184 |
| Healthcare | 217 |
| Retail | 260 |
| Manufacturing | 48 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,514 |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.53% |
| Commute Time | 16.5 min |
| Work from Home | 12.8% |
| Census Median | $156,400 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $218,521 |
| Median List Price | $264,900 |
| Median List Price | $264,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $54 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 72.8% |
| Price Drops | 50.0% |
| Inventory | 4 |
| Census Median Rent | $853 |
| 27% below US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,514 |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.53% |
| Obesity | 36.3% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.0% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.7% |
| Depression | 28.1% |
| Mental Distress | 18.3% |
| Physical Distress | 12.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.7% |
| Premature Death | 7,011/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 84.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 217 |
| Total Violent | 86.5/100K |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 86.5/100K |
| Total Property | 1,686.1/100K |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 367.5/100K |
| Theft | 1,210.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 108.1/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 39.8°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 30.3 inches |
| 20% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,367 ft (417 m) |
| Area | 13.4 sq mi (34.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 345/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.4966°N, 87.5919°W |
| County FIPS | 26103 |
Winner: Democrat by 8.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 33.9% |
| 1% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 5 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+ |
| Population Density | 345/sq mi |
| Total Area | 13.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 217 |
| Restaurants | 184 |
| Retail Stores | 260 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 16.5 min |
| Work from Home | 12.8% |