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Pellston, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Emmet County County
Pellston, MI
At a Glance
How Pellston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pellston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Pellston a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Pellston residents earn a median household income of $59,464 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,411. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,558 business establishments, including 145 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pellston is $117,100 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $231,004. Median rent is $1,013/month, with 21.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Pellston reports 247 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 35% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,062/100K.
Education
17.3% of adults in Pellston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pellston has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.