Pentwater, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Oceana County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
885 Population 660/sq mi density
$76,688 Median Income $59,430 per capita
$347,200 Home Value $402,519 Zillow
$540 Median Rent 22.7% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$76,688 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$347,200 home value, $540/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Pentwater, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$76,688
2% above
$59,430 per capita
Home Value
$347,200
23% above
Zillow: $402,519
Median Rent
$540/mo
54% below
22.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
665/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
55.6%
65% above
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
111% above
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
15% above
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Pentwater Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
102%
Home Value
123%
Rent
46%
Poverty
36%
Bachelor's
165%
Unemployment
211%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pentwater a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pentwater residents earn a median household income of $76,688 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $59,430. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 567 business establishments, including 64 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pentwater is $347,200 , 23% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $402,519. Median rent is $540/month, with 22.7% 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 1956.

Safety & Crime

Pentwater reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 665/100K.

Education

55.6% of adults in Pentwater hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% above the national average). 92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pentwater has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population885
Median Age65.4 yrs
Density660/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans11.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$76,688
Per Capita$59,430
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$833M
Avg Weekly Wage$878

Housing

A
Home Value$347,200
Rent$540
Ownership83.5%
Zillow$402,519
Housing Units941
Rent Burden22.7%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property665/100K

Health

Obesity36.8%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,787/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain38.9 in/yr
Elevation608 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+55.6%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+16.6%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute19 min
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Pentwater was built in 1956.
30.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (77 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.405 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.