Negaunee, MI

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.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
4,641 Population 345/sq mi density
$70,483 Median Income $33,077 per capita
$156,400 Home Value $218,521 Zillow
$853 Median Rent
40°F Avg Temperature
86 Violent Crime/100K 1,686 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$70,483 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$156,400 home value, $853/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
86 violent crimes/100K (77% below avg)
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $70,483
6% lower than US avg
Home Value $156,400
45% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 86/100K
77% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 33.9%
1% higher than US avg
Median Rent $853
27% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.3%
13% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.2%
67% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.4%
73% lower than US avg

How Negaunee Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population4,641
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density345/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 92%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,483
Per Capita$33,077
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$3,597M
Commute17 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$156,400
Rent$853
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$218,521

Crime

F
Violent86/100K
Property1,686/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault86/100K
Burglary367/100K

Health

Obesity36.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.1%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
AQI38 (Good)
Rain30.3 in/yr
Elevation1,367 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.9%
High School+95.7%
School Score5.23

Community

2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute17 min
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Is Negaunee a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Negaunee has a population of 4,641 with a density of 345 people per square mile. The median age is 36.9 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.9%), with 4.4% Hispanic.

Population

4,641
Total Population
345
People / sq mi
36.9yrs
Median Age
5% below US avg
13.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.2%
Female 46.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Negaunee vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.5%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.5%
89% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Negaunee vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Negaunee is $70,483, which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.

Income: Negaunee vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$70,483
6% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,077
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
IRS Avg AGI$66,951

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.4%
73% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,762
County GDP$3,597M

Business (County)

Restaurants184
Healthcare217
Retail260
Manufacturing48

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,514
58% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.53%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time16.5 min
Work from Home12.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Negaunee is $156,400, 45% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $853 (27% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $218,521.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$156,400
45% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$218,521
Median List Price$264,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$264,900
$/Sq Ft$54
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio72.8%
Price Drops50.0%
Inventory4

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$853
27% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$807
1 Bedroom$891
2 Bedrooms$1,113
3 Bedrooms$1,419
4 Bedrooms$1,588

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied78.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,514
58% above US avg
Effective Rate3.53%
In Negaunee, 36.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 28.1% report depression. 19.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Negaunee vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.3%
13% above US avg
Diabetes8.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure30.0%
Asthma11.4%
COPD6.3%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.9%
Physical Inactivity19.7%
Depression28.1%
Mental Distress18.3%
Physical Distress12.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.5%
Checkup Rate78.7%
Premature Death7,011/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.7/10
Exercise Access84.7%
Healthcare Facilities217
Negaunee has a violent crime rate of 86 per 100,000 residents, 77% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,686 per 100,000 (14% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Negaunee vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent86.5/100K
77% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault86.5/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,686.1/100K
14% below US avg
Burglary367.5/100K
Theft1,210.6/100K
Vehicle Theft108.1/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Negaunee has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation is 30.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average39.8°F
26% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall30.3 inches
20% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,367 ft (417 m)
Area13.4 sq mi (34.8 km²)
Population Density345/sq mi
Coordinates46.4966°N, 87.5919°W
County FIPS26103
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+. 33.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (1% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 8.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 44.8%
D 53.5%

Winner: Democrat by 8.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+33.9%
1% above US avg
High School+95.7%
School Test Score5.23
B+ Education Grade (3.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban 20K+
Population Density345/sq mi
Total Area13.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities217
Restaurants184
Retail Stores260

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute16.5 min
Work from Home12.8%

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