Michigan
Paw Paw Lake is a small town in Michigan with a population of 3,794. Residents earn $65,360 per year, which is 13% below the national average.
Based on current data, Paw Paw Lake receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, high obesity rates. Paw Paw Lake offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Paw Paw Lake is $65,360, 13% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 20.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Paw Paw Lake is $191,100, 32% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,151 per month. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
28.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Paw Paw Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches, including 77.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 99.2% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.8% |
| 94% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $65,360 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,809 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $986 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,208 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.5% |
| 65% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,643 |
| County GDP | $3,313M |
| Restaurants | 164 |
| Healthcare | 123 |
| Retail | 254 |
| Manufacturing | 94 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,255 |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.27% |
| Commute Time | 31.6 min |
| Work from Home | 6.6% |
| Census Median | $191,100 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $272,497 |
| Median List Price | $272,497 |
| $/Sq Ft | $196 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.0% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Inventory | 15 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,151 |
| 1% below US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,255 |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.27% |
| Obesity | 39.9% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.3% |
| Heart Disease | 7.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.5% |
| Asthma | 12.3% |
| COPD | 9.4% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.4% |
| Depression | 29.6% |
| Mental Distress | 20.8% |
| Physical Distress | 15.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.6% |
| Premature Death | 9,267/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 59.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 123 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.2 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 77.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 5.1 sq mi (13.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 740/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2114°N, 86.2756°W |
| County FIPS | 26159 |
Winner: Republican by 15.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 28.4% |
| 16% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 740/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 123 |
| Restaurants | 164 |
| Retail Stores | 254 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 31.6 min |
| Work from Home | 6.6% |