Michigan · Metropolitan Area
North Branch is a small town in Michigan with a population of 1,199. Residents earn $42,500 per year, which is 43% below the national average.
Based on current data, North Branch receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. North Branch offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in North Branch is $42,500, 43% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.7%, indicating a healthy job market. 14.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
The median home value in North Branch is $121,400, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $797 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
North Branch 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 1,162 per 100,000, 41% below the national average.
7.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
North Branch experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches, including 34.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 97.8% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $42,500 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,232 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $996 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,575 |
| Unemployment | 4.7% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.9% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,724 |
| County GDP | $3,258M |
| Restaurants | 141 |
| Healthcare | 207 |
| Retail | 244 |
| Manufacturing | 124 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,567 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.76% |
| Commute Time | 34.1 min |
| Work from Home | 6.3% |
| Census Median | $121,400 |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $251,574 |
| Median List Price | $116,000 |
| Median List Price | $116,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $83 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.8% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $797 |
| 31% below US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 60.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,567 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.76% |
| Obesity | 35.6% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.4% |
| Asthma | 12.0% |
| COPD | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.8% |
| Depression | 28.8% |
| Mental Distress | 20.2% |
| Physical Distress | 14.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.6% |
| Premature Death | 8,510/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 207 |
| 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 | 1,161.7/100K |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 1,064.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 96.8/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 47.4°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 31.9 inches |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 34.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 827 ft (252 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 833/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2286°N, 83.1920°W |
| County FIPS | 26087 |
Winner: Republican by 39.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 7.5% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 833/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 207 |
| Restaurants | 141 |
| Retail Stores | 244 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 34.1 min |
| Work from Home | 6.3% |