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Parkdale, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Manistee County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
631 Population 407/sq mi density
$43,276 Median Income $23,239 per capita
$148,600 Home Value $249,044 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
213 Violent Crime/100K 1,953 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$43,276 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$148,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
213 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Parkdale, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,276
42% below
$23,239 per capita
Home Value
$148,600
47% below
Zillow: $249,044
Violent Crime
213/100K
44% below
1,953/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.4%
54% below
82.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
23.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
12% above
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
270 sunny days/yr

How Parkdale Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
58%
Home Value
53%
Poverty
189%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
56%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Parkdale a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Parkdale residents earn a median household income of $43,276 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,239. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 602 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Parkdale is $148,600 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $249,044. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Safety & Crime

Parkdale reports 213 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,953/100K.

Education

15.4% of adults in Parkdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 82.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Parkdale has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population631
Median Age63.5 yrs
Density407/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$43,276
Per Capita$23,239
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty23.4%
County GDP$1,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$985

Housing

A+
Home Value$148,600
Rent
Ownership91.2%
Zillow$249,044
Housing Units264
Rent Burden31.6%

Crime

F
Violent213/100K
Property1,953/100K

Health

Obesity36.0%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death10,237/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain36.3 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation608 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+82.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute12 min
Broadband86.1%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Parkdale was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Menominee Regional (89 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
28.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.