Michigan · Metropolitan Area
Parma is a small town in Michigan with a population of 653. Residents earn $71,413 per year, which is 5% below the national average.
Based on current data, Parma receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Parma offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Parma is $71,413, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 9.5%, unemployment is notably high. 8.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Parma is $121,300, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,050 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
20.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Parma experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 96.9% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.1% |
| 77% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $71,413 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,466 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,195 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,973 |
| Unemployment | 9.5% |
| 164% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.2% |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,104 |
| County GDP | $9,061M |
| Restaurants | 259 |
| Healthcare | 404 |
| Retail | 484 |
| Manufacturing | 251 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,416 |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.46% |
| Commute Time | 26.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 92.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.4% |
| Census Median | $121,300 |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $246,821 |
| Median List Price | $239,900 |
| Median List Price | $239,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $204 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Inventory | 4 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,050 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 18.7% |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Homeownership | 77.7% |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,416 |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.46% |
| Obesity | 37.6% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.2% |
| Asthma | 11.8% |
| COPD | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.7% |
| Depression | 28.6% |
| Mental Distress | 19.8% |
| Physical Distress | 13.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.7% |
| Premature Death | 9,855/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 404 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 28 |
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.2 inches |
| 15% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 964 ft (294 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 622/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2654°N, 84.5490°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County FIPS | 26075 |
Winner: Republican by 21.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.5% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 622/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 95.9% |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 404 |
| Restaurants | 259 |
| Retail Stores | 484 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 28 |
| Avg Commute | 26.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 92.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.4% |