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Pentwater, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Oceana County County
Pentwater, MI
At a Glance
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)
Is Pentwater a Good Place to Live?
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 2.9% (19% below 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 $357,500. 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 234 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 38% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 586/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.