North Branch, MI

North Branch, MI

At a Glance

How North Branch Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows North Branch's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Is North Branch a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

North Branch residents earn a median household income of $42,500 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,232. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,724 business establishments, including 141 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in North Branch is $121,400 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $251,574. Median rent is $797/month, with 31.1% 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

North Branch reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,162/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

7.5% of adults in North Branch hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below the national average). 86.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

North Branch has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

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