Michigan
New Era is a small town in Michigan with a population of 453. Residents earn $81,500 per year, which is 8% above the national average.
Based on current data, New Era receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. New Era stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in New Era is $81,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. Only 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in New Era is $172,200, 39% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $967 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
New Era is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.
31.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
New Era experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches, including 78.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 95.6% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.4% |
| 67% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $81,500 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,530 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $878 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $57,589 |
| Unemployment | 0.7% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.4% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 567 |
| County GDP | $833M |
| Restaurants | 64 |
| Healthcare | 43 |
| Retail | 96 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,613 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.26% |
| Commute Time | 23.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 10.3% |
| Census Median | $172,200 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $232,222 |
| Census Median Rent | $967 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 18.6% |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 94.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,613 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.26% |
| Obesity | 40.9% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.6% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.3% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| COPD | 8.3% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.3% |
| Depression | 29.2% |
| Mental Distress | 20.4% |
| Physical Distress | 15.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.8% |
| Premature Death | 8,787/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 85.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 43 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.9 inches |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 78.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 763 ft (233 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 539/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5596°N, 86.3472°W |
| County FIPS | 26127 |
Winner: Republican by 30 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 31.1% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 539/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 88.8% |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 43 |
| Restaurants | 64 |
| Retail Stores | 96 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 23.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 10.3% |