Michigan
Shaftsburg is a small town in Michigan with a population of 498. Residents earn $90,054 per year, which is 20% above the national average.
Based on current data, Shaftsburg receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Shaftsburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Shaftsburg is $90,054, 20% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Shaftsburg is $235,900, 16% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
14.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Shaftsburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches, including 36.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $90,054 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,873 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $988 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,111 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.8% |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,180 |
| County GDP | $2,377M |
| Restaurants | 110 |
| Healthcare | 141 |
| Retail | 189 |
| Manufacturing | 64 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,441 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.88% |
| Commute Time | 21.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 77.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 19.7% |
| Census Median | $235,900 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $175,000 |
| Median List Price | $175,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $155 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 102.4% |
| Price Drops | 100.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 94.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,441 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.88% |
| Obesity | 36.4% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.9% |
| Asthma | 11.8% |
| COPD | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.5% |
| Depression | 29.3% |
| Mental Distress | 19.3% |
| Physical Distress | 12.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.3% |
| Premature Death | 8,145/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 70.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 141 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Annual Average | 49.2°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.3 inches |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 36.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 887 ft (270 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 498/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8081°N, 84.2996°W |
| County FIPS | 26155 |
Winner: Republican by 23.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.1% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 498/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 100.0% |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 141 |
| Restaurants | 110 |
| Retail Stores | 189 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 21.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 77.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 19.7% |