Michigan · Metropolitan Area
Paw Paw is a small town in Michigan with a population of 3,277. Residents earn $38,989 per year, which is 48% below the national average.
Based on current data, Paw Paw receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Paw Paw has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Paw Paw is $38,989, 48% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. 13.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Paw Paw is $133,600, 53% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $775 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Paw Paw is below the national average at 345 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,569 per 100,000, 82% above the national average.
10.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Paw Paw experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches, including 109.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 95.0% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.0% |
| 63% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $38,989 |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,775 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,264 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $82,017 |
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.6% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,972 |
| County GDP | $20,706M |
| Restaurants | 579 |
| Healthcare | 749 |
| Retail | 848 |
| Manufacturing | 295 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,471 |
| 113% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.59% |
| Commute Time | 17.4 min |
| Work from Home | 8.1% |
| Census Median | $133,600 |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $259,971 |
| Census Median Rent | $775 |
| 33% below US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 47.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,471 |
| 113% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.59% |
| Obesity | 39.2% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.6% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.6% |
| Asthma | 12.2% |
| COPD | 8.2% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.7% |
| Depression | 30.0% |
| Mental Distress | 20.8% |
| Physical Distress | 14.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.3% |
| Premature Death | 7,811/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 91.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 749 |
| Total Violent | 345.4/100K |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 201.5/100K |
| Robbery | 28.8/100K |
| Assault | 115.1/100K |
| Total Property | 3,569.4/100K |
| 82% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 460.6/100K |
| Theft | 3,051.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 57.6/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 31 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.1 inches |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 109.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 724 ft (221 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,227/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2142°N, 85.8922°W |
| County FIPS | 26077 |
Winner: Democrat by 17.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.8% |
| 68% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,227/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 749 |
| Restaurants | 579 |
| Retail Stores | 848 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 31 |
| Avg Commute | 17.4 min |
| Work from Home | 8.1% |