Michigan
Petoskey is a small city in Michigan with a population of 5,851. Residents earn $71,783 per year, which is 4% below the national average.
Based on current data, Petoskey receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Petoskey offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Petoskey is $71,783, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. Only 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Petoskey is $319,300, 13% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $872 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Petoskey is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 104 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 917 per 100,000, 53% below the national average.
Petoskey is a highly educated community — 52.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Petoskey experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.7 inches, including 100.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 97.5% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.5% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $71,783 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $48,658 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $826 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $79,571 |
| Unemployment | 1.0% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.2% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 599 |
| County GDP | $855M |
| Restaurants | 60 |
| Healthcare | 51 |
| Retail | 98 |
| Manufacturing | 41 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,941 |
| 155% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.80% |
| Commute Time | 15.9 min |
| Work from Home | 9.4% |
| Census Median | $319,300 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $462,131 |
| Census Median Rent | $872 |
| 25% below US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 60.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,941 |
| 155% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.80% |
| Obesity | 31.9% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.2% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.9% |
| Depression | 27.1% |
| Mental Distress | 17.3% |
| Physical Distress | 11.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.3% |
| Premature Death | 7,259/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 51 |
| Total Violent | 103.8/100K |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 34.6/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 69.2/100K |
| Total Property | 917.1/100K |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 138.4/100K |
| Theft | 744.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 34.6/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 45.6°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.7 inches |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 100.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 789 ft (240 m) |
| Area | 5.2 sq mi (13.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,136/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3649°N, 85.0107°W |
| County FIPS | 26009 |
Winner: Republican by 23.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 52.8% |
| 57% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,136/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 11 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 14 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 51 |
| Restaurants | 60 |
| Retail Stores | 98 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 15.9 min |
| Work from Home | 9.4% |