Pigeon, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Tuscola County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,093 Population 1,366/sq mi density
$49,500 Median Income $30,601 per capita
$108,100 Home Value $253,727 Zillow
$929 Median Rent 22.4% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$49,500 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,100 home value, $929/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
26.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Pigeon, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,500
34% below
$30,601 per capita
Home Value
$108,100
62% below
Zillow: $253,727
Median Rent
$929/mo
20% below
22.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.9%
20% below
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
19% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Pigeon Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
66%
Home Value
38%
Rent
80%
Poverty
50%
Bachelor's
80%
Unemployment
56%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pigeon a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pigeon residents earn a median household income of $49,500 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,601. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 921 business establishments, including 66 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pigeon is $108,100 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $253,727. Median rent is $929/month, with 22.4% 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 1964.

Education

26.9% of adults in Pigeon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below the national average). 95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pigeon has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population1,093
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density1,366/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans11.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$49,500
Per Capita$30,601
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$1,769M
Avg Weekly Wage$976

Housing

A+
Home Value$108,100
Rent$929
Ownership57.5%
Zillow$253,727
Housing Units586
Rent Burden22.4%

Health

Obesity38.3%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,016/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain34.1 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation624 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.9%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+8.5%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute13 min
Broadband80.0%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Pigeon was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Mbs International (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.