Owendale, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Tuscola County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
207 Population 280/sq mi density
$60,000 Median Income $30,243 per capita
$65,000 Home Value $161,673 Zillow
$933 Median Rent 21.7% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$60,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,000 home value, $933/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Owendale, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,000
20% below
$30,243 per capita
Home Value
$65,000
77% below
Zillow: $161,673
Median Rent
$933/mo
20% below
21.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.3%
66% below
85.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
20% above
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Owendale Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
80%
Home Value
23%
Rent
80%
Poverty
70%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Owendale a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Owendale residents earn a median household income of $60,000 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,243. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 921 business establishments, including 66 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Owendale is $65,000 , 77% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $161,673. Median rent is $933/month, with 21.7% 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 1959.

Education

11.3% of adults in Owendale hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 85.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Owendale has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population207
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density280/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans6.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$60,000
Per Capita$30,243
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$1,769M
Avg Weekly Wage$976

Housing

A+
Home Value$65,000
Rent$933
Ownership92.7%
Zillow$161,673
Housing Units104
Rent Burden21.7%

Health

Obesity38.5%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death9,016/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain33.0 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation643 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.3%
High School+85.0%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute20 min
Broadband81.7%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Owendale was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Mbs International (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.