Sandusky, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Sanilac County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,692 Population 1,252/sq mi density
$60,625 Median Income $33,625 per capita
$112,300 Home Value $176,195 Zillow
$724 Median Rent 28.9% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
149 Violent Crime/100K 1,120 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$60,625 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,300 home value, $724/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
149 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Sandusky, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,625
19% below
$33,625 per capita
Home Value
$112,300
60% below
Zillow: $176,195
Median Rent
$724/mo
38% below
28.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
149/100K
61% below
1,120/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.4%
42% below
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
53% above
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
22% above
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Sandusky Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
81%
Home Value
40%
Rent
62%
Poverty
37%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
153%
Crime
39%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sandusky a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sandusky residents earn a median household income of $60,625 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,625. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 879 business establishments, including 71 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sandusky is $112,300 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $176,195. Median rent is $724/month, with 28.9% 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 1967.

Safety & Crime

Sandusky reports 149 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,120/100K.

Education

19.4% of adults in Sandusky hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sandusky has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,692
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density1,252/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$60,625
Per Capita$33,625
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$1,747M
Avg Weekly Wage$935

Housing

A+
Home Value$112,300
Rent$724
Ownership57.5%
Zillow$176,195
Housing Units1,206
Rent Burden28.9%

Crime

F
Violent149/100K
Property1,120/100K

Health

Obesity39.3%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,591/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain35.4 in/yr
Elevation774 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.4%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute20 min
Broadband81.1%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Sandusky was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is St Clair County International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.