At a Glance
Median Income
$101,667
$48,789 per capita
Home Value
$229,100
Zillow: $385,462
Median Rent
$947/mo
23.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
567/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.5%
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
10.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Ortonville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ortonville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ortonville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ortonville residents earn a median household income of $101,667 , which is 35% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,789. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 43,047 business establishments, including 3,099 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ortonville is $229,100 , 19% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $385,462. Median rent is $947/month, with 23.2% 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 1973.
Safety & Crime
Ortonville reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 567/100K.
Education
26.5% of adults in Ortonville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% below the national average).
93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ortonville has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population1,353
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density1,409/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$101,667
Per Capita$48,789
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty10.1%
County GDP$143,144M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,498
Housing
A+
Home Value$229,100
Rent$947
Ownership80.5%
Zillow$385,462
Housing Units537
Rent Burden23.2%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property567/100K
Health
Obesity32.3%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,101/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.3 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation974 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.5%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+11.2%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute32 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries40
Did You Know?
Ortonville was founded in 1848.
The median home in Ortonville was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Oakland County International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 3,099 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.
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