Saranac, MI

Michigan · Metropolitan · City

3.9 Good / 5.0
1,973 Population
$64,157 Median Income
$183,300 Home Value
$415 Median Rent
47°F Avg Temperature
33.4 yrs Median Age
22.4% Bachelor's Degree+
3.9
Overall
4.0
Economy
5.0
Affordability
2.8
Education

People

Population1,973
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density1,716/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 96.0%

Economy

4.0/5
Median Income$64,157
Per Capita Income$26,724
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty Rate10.5%
County GDP$2,329M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$183,300
Zillow Value$281,541
Median Rent$415
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,113

Health

Obesity38.5%
Diabetes9.1%
Depression28.8%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Jan / Jul22° / 71°
Rain36 in/yr
Snow54 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 38 (Good)

Education

2.8/5
Bachelor's+22.4%
High School+94.4%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.23
Libraries (County)7

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute23 min
Work From Home13.4%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations1

How Saranac Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$64,157
Home Value$183,300
Median Rent$415
Poverty Rate10.5%
Bachelor's Degree+22.4%
Unemployment2.2%
Avg Temperature47.1°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,973
Population Density1,716 per sq mi
Median Age33.4 years
Male44.8%
Female55.2%
Male 44.8%
Female 55.2%

Race & Ethnicity

White 96% Black 1.1% Hispanic 1.3% Other 1.6%
White96.0%
Black or African American1.1%
Hispanic or Latino1.3%
Asian0.0%
Other Races1.6%

Language

English Only98.4%
Spanish Speakers1.6%
English 98.4% Spanish 1.6%

Social Characteristics

Disability16.4%
Health Insurance96.8%

Income

15% below avg
Median Household Income$64,157
Per Capita Income$26,724
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$935
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$62,052

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate2.2%
Poverty Rate10.5%
Total Establishments (County)1,090
County GDP$2,329M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation85
Healthcare Facilities111
Retail Stores136
Manufacturing65
Total Establishments1,090

Industry Mix

Restaurants 85 Healthcare 111 Retail 136 Manufacturing 65

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$62,052
Avg Property Tax Paid$4,340

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time23.3 min
Work From Home13.4%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

35% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$183,300
Zillow Home Value Index$281,541

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied67.2%

Rental Costs

64% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$415

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$807
1 Bedroom$891
2 Bedroom$1,113
3 Bedroom$1,419
4 Bedroom$1,588

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$4,340
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.37%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.5%
Diabetes9.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure31.5%
Asthma11.6%
COPD6.9%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.6%
Physical Inactivity22.3%
Depression28.8%
Mental Distress (14+ days)19.3%
Physical Distress (14+ days)12.9%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage96.8%
Regular Checkup77.6%
Premature Death Rate6,910 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.9 / 10
Exercise Access65.7%
Healthcare Facilities (County)111
Restaurants (County)85

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)7

Temperature

22°F Jan 71°F Jul
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Annual Average47.1°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation35.9 in
Annual Snowfall54.2 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median38.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation681 ft (208 m)
Land Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density1,716 per sq mi
Latitude42.9273°
Longitude-85.2095°
County FIPS26067

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65.2%
D 33.3%

Republican +31.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.4%
High School+94.4%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.23

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density1,716 per sq mi
Land Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)1
Public Libraries (County)7

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)7

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