Parchment, MI

Michigan · Metropolitan · City

3.7 Good / 5.0
2,012 Population
$54,572 Median Income
$178,400 Home Value
$1,024 Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
30.2 yrs Median Age
24.0% Bachelor's Degree+
3.7
Overall
3.3
Economy
4.8
Affordability
2.9
Education

People

Population2,012
Median Age30.2 yrs
Density2,187/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 68.2%

Economy

3.3/5
Median Income$54,572
Per Capita Income$36,122
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty Rate5.8%
County GDP$20,706M

Housing

4.8/5
Home Value (Census)$178,400
Zillow Value$200,117
Median Rent$1,024
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,113

Health

Obesity40.1%
Diabetes9.4%
Depression29.9%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Jan / Jul25° / 73°
Rain33 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 38 (Good)

Education

2.9/5
Bachelor's+24.0%
High School+94.5%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.23
Libraries (County)14

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 58%
Commute19 min
Work From Home5.3%
BroadbandN/A

How Parchment Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$54,572
Home Value$178,400
Median Rent$1,024
Poverty Rate5.8%
Bachelor's Degree+24.0%
Unemployment6.7%
Avg Temperature49.5°F

Population & Age

Total Population2,012
Population Density2,187 per sq mi
Median Age30.2 years
Male47.6%
Female52.4%
Male 47.6%
Female 52.4%

Race & Ethnicity

White 68.2% Black 15.6% Hispanic 2.5% Other 13.7%
White68.2%
Black or African American15.6%
Hispanic or Latino2.5%
Asian0.0%
Other Races13.7%

Language

English Only94.6%
Spanish Speakers5.4%
English 94.6% Spanish 5.4%

Social Characteristics

Disability10.2%
Health Insurance93.5%

Income

27% below avg
Median Household Income$54,572
Per Capita Income$36,122
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,264
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$82,017

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate6.7%
Poverty Rate5.8%
Total Establishments (County)5,972
County GDP$20,706M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation579
Healthcare Facilities749
Retail Stores848
Manufacturing295
Total Establishments5,972

Industry Mix

Restaurants 579 Healthcare 749 Retail 848 Manufacturing 295

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$82,017
Avg Property Tax Paid$7,471

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time19.0 min
Work From Home5.3%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

37% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$178,400
Zillow Home Value Index$200,117

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$205,000
Price Per Sq Ft$137
Homes Sold (month)4
Sale-to-List Ratio96.5%
Price Drops66.7%
Active Inventory6

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied56.9%

Rental Costs

12% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,024
Zillow Rent Index$1,150

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$807
1 Bedroom$891
2 Bedroom$1,113
3 Bedroom$1,419
4 Bedroom$1,588

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$7,471
Effective Tax Rate (est.)4.19%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.1%
Diabetes9.4%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure31.4%
Asthma12.1%
COPD7.0%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.3%
Physical Inactivity24.1%
Depression29.9%
Mental Distress (14+ days)20.0%
Physical Distress (14+ days)13.3%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage93.5%
Regular Checkup78.4%
Premature Death Rate7,811 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.7 / 10
Exercise Access91.7%
Healthcare Facilities (County)749
Restaurants (County)579

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)31

Temperature

25°F Jan 73°F Jul
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Average49.5°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation33.2 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median38.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation839 ft (256 m)
Land Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density2,187 per sq mi
Latitude42.3275°
Longitude-85.5653°
County FIPS26077

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 40.3%
D 58%

Democrat +17.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+24.0%
High School+94.5%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.23

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density2,187 per sq mi
Land Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)14

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)31

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