At a Glance
Median Income
$41,934
$25,444 per capita
Home Value
$102,900
Zillow: $263,250
Median Rent
$1,058/mo
31.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
290/100K
1,886/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.8%
87.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
15.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Newaygo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Newaygo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Newaygo a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Newaygo residents earn a median household income of $41,934 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,444. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 855 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Newaygo is $102,900 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $263,250. Median rent is $1,058/month, with 31.9% 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 1967.
Safety & Crime
Newaygo reports 290 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 24% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,886/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
11.8% of adults in Newaygo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
87.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Newaygo has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population2,486
Median Age32.7 yrs
Density659/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$41,934
Per Capita$25,444
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty15.4%
County GDP$2,077M
Avg Weekly Wage$949
Housing
A+
Home Value$102,900
Rent$1,058
Ownership55.9%
Zillow$263,250
Housing Units1,050
Rent Burden31.9%
Crime
F
Violent290/100K
Property1,886/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault242/100K
Burglary290/100K
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,616/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain38.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation777 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.8%
High School+87.3%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute27 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Newaygo was founded in 1847.
The median home in Newaygo was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.