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Saranac, MI
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Saranac, MI
At a Glance
How Saranac Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Saranac's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Saranac a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Saranac residents earn a median household income of $64,157 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,724. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,090 business establishments, including 85 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Saranac is $183,300 , 35% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $281,541. Median rent is $415/month, with 30.6% 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 1965.
Safety & Crime
Saranac reports 284 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 25% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,320/100K.
Education
22.4% of adults in Saranac hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Saranac has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.