At a Glance
Median Income
$78,333
$47,086 per capita
Home Value
$425,000
Zillow: $347,795
Violent Crime
46/100K
4,237/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
50.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Snow Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Snow Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Snow Lake a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Snow Lake residents earn a median household income of $78,333 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,086. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,020 business establishments, including 93 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Snow Lake is $425,000 , 51% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $347,795. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.
Safety & Crime
Snow Lake reports 46 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,237/100K.
Education
50.0% of adults in Snow Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Snow Lake has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population497
Median Age46.6 yrs
Density828/mi²
Male / Female58% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$78,333
Per Capita$47,086
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,959M
Avg Weekly Wage$942
Housing
B+
Home Value$425,000
Rent
Ownership97.4%
Zillow$347,795
Housing Units280
Rent Burden24.8%
Crime
F
Violent46/100K
Property4,237/100K
Health
Obesity34.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,642/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation968 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+15.6%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute40 min
Broadband83.8%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Snow Lake was built in 1996.
23.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
2.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.