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Posen, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Presque Isle County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
285 Population 285/sq mi density
$46,696 Median Income $24,007 per capita
$78,800 Home Value $199,449 Zillow
$427 Median Rent 28.0% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 258 sunny days/yr
145 Violent Crime/100K 1,672 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$46,696 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,800 home value, $427/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
145 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Posen, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,696
38% below
$24,007 per capita
Home Value
$78,800
72% below
Zillow: $199,449
Median Rent
$427/mo
63% below
28.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
145/100K
62% below
1,672/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
2.5%
93% below
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
56% above
11.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
28% above
18.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
258 sunny days/yr

How Posen Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
62%
Home Value
28%
Rent
37%
Poverty
95%
Bachelor's
7%
Unemployment
156%
Crime
38%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Posen a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Posen residents earn a median household income of $46,696 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,007. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 347 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Posen is $78,800 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,449. Median rent is $427/month, with 28.0% 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 1952.

Safety & Crime

Posen reports 145 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,672/100K.

Education

2.5% of adults in Posen hold a bachelor's degree or higher (93% below the national average). 91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Posen has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population285
Median Age26.9 yrs
Density285/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$46,696
Per Capita$24,007
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty11.8%
County GDP$482M
Avg Weekly Wage$910

Housing

A+
Home Value$78,800
Rent$427
Ownership63.6%
Zillow$199,449
Housing Units128
Rent Burden28.0%

Crime

F
Violent145/100K
Property1,672/100K

Health

Obesity41.1%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death7,916/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days258/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation793 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.5%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute26 min
Broadband78.0%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Posen was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Alpena County Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.