South Gull Lake, MI

Michigan · Metropolitan Area

South Gull Lake is a small town in Michigan with a population of 2,145. Residents earn $236,094 per year, which is 214% above the national average.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
2,145 Population 1,589/sq mi density
$236,094 Median Income $129,234 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$236,094 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
82.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $236,094
214% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 82.9%
146% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.1%
6% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.5%
86% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How South Gull Lake Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,145
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density1,589/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

A+
Median Income$236,094
Per Capita$129,234
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$20,706M
Commute19 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity34.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.0%
Heart Disease4.5%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI38 (Good)
Rain39.5 in/yr
Elevation919 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+82.9%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.23

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 58%
Commute19 min
Libraries14

Is South Gull Lake a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, South Gull Lake receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. South Gull Lake stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in South Gull Lake is $236,094, which is significantly higher than the national average — 214% above $75,149. This places South Gull Lake among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Education

South Gull Lake is a highly educated community — 82.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.

Climate & Weather

South Gull Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

South Gull Lake has a population of 2,145 with a density of 1,589 people per square mile. The median age is 44.5 years, 14% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.7%).

Population

2,145
Total Population
1,589
People / sq mi
44.5yrs
Median Age
14% above US avg
1.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Race & Ethnicity

South Gull Lake vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.9%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.1%
99% below US avg

Social Characteristics

South Gull Lake vs U.S. Average

The median household income in South Gull Lake is $236,094, which is 214% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: South Gull Lake vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$236,094
214% above US avg
Per Capita Income$129,234
Avg Weekly Wage$1,264
IRS Avg AGI$82,017

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.5%
86% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)5,972
County GDP$20,706M

Business (County)

Restaurants579
Healthcare749
Retail848
Manufacturing295

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,471
113% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.3 min
Work from Home43.2%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Median List Price$949,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$949,900
$/Sq Ft$180
Homes Sold3
Sale-to-List Ratio101.1%
Price Drops100.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied86.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,471
113% above US avg
In South Gull Lake, 34.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 28.0% report depression. 16.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: South Gull Lake vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.1%
6% above US avg
Diabetes7.0%
Heart Disease4.5%
High Blood Pressure26.7%
Asthma10.5%
COPD4.7%
Stroke2.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.8%
Physical Inactivity16.9%
Depression28.0%
Mental Distress16.4%
Physical Distress10.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.6%
Checkup Rate78.0%
Premature Death7,811/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.7/10
Exercise Access91.7%
Healthcare Facilities749

Crime Rates: South Gull Lake vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)31

Safety Score

South Gull Lake has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.5 inches
4% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation919 ft (280 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density1,589/sq mi
Coordinates42.3865°N, 85.4063°W
County FIPS26077
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 82.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (146% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 17.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 40.3%
D 58%

Winner: Democrat by 17.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+82.9%
146% above US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.23
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,589/sq mi
Total Area1.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities749
Restaurants579
Retail Stores848

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)31

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.3 min
Work from Home43.2%

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