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New Era, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Oceana County County
New Era, MI
At a Glance
How New Era Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Era's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is New Era a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
New Era residents earn a median household income of $81,500 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,530. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 567 business establishments, including 64 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Era is $172,200 , 39% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $232,222. Median rent is $967/month, with 18.6% 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 1960.
Safety & Crime
New Era reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 448/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
31.1% of adults in New Era hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% below the national average). 95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Era has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.