Petoskey, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Antrim County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
5,851 Population 1,136/sq mi density
$71,783 Median Income $48,658 per capita
$319,300 Home Value $474,540 Zillow
$872 Median Rent 25.8% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
120 Violent Crime/100K 565 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,783 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$319,300 home value, $872/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
120 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Petoskey, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,783
4% below
$48,658 per capita
Home Value
$319,300
13% above
Zillow: $474,540
Median Rent
$872/mo
25% below
25.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
120/100K
68% below
565/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
52.8%
57% above
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
11.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Petoskey Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
96%
Home Value
113%
Rent
75%
Poverty
42%
Bachelor's
157%
Unemployment
42%
Crime
32%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Petoskey a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Petoskey residents earn a median household income of $71,783 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,658. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 599 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Petoskey is $319,300 , 13% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $474,540. Median rent is $872/month, with 25.8% 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 1972.

Safety & Crime

Petoskey reports 120 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 565/100K.

Education

52.8% of adults in Petoskey hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% above the national average). 97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Petoskey has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,851
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density1,136/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,783
Per Capita$48,658
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$855M
Avg Weekly Wage$826

Housing

A
Home Value$319,300
Rent$872
Ownership60.3%
Zillow$474,540
Housing Units3,231
Rent Burden25.8%

Crime

F
Violent120/100K
Property565/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,259/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain34.2 in/yr
Elevation789 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+52.8%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+23.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute16 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Petoskey was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Pellston Regional/Emmet County (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.