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Rothbury, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Muskegon County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
377 Population 153/sq mi density
$46,250 Median Income $24,546 per capita
$114,500 Home Value $205,122 Zillow
$910 Median Rent 23.9% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$46,250 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,500 home value, $910/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Rothbury, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,250
38% below
$24,546 per capita
Home Value
$114,500
59% below
Zillow: $205,122
Median Rent
$910/mo
22% below
23.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
2,009/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.8%
59% below
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
12.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
28% above
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Rothbury Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
62%
Home Value
41%
Rent
78%
Poverty
102%
Bachelor's
41%
Unemployment
75%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rothbury a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rothbury residents earn a median household income of $46,250 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,546. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,152 business establishments, including 338 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rothbury is $114,500 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $205,122. Median rent is $910/month, with 23.9% 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 1975.

Safety & Crime

Rothbury reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,009/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

13.8% of adults in Rothbury hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rothbury 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.

Data Overview

People

Population377
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density153/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,250
Per Capita$24,546
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty12.6%
County GDP$8,392M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,023

Housing

A+
Home Value$114,500
Rent$910
Ownership86.5%
Zillow$205,122
Housing Units159
Rent Burden23.9%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,009/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity41.2%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death9,658/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain38.9 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation684 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute19 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in Rothbury was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 338 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.