At a Glance
Median Income
$236,094
$129,234 per capita
Violent Crime
0/100K
776/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
82.9%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
10.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
260 sunny days/yr
How South Gull Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Gull Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Gull Lake a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
South Gull Lake residents earn a median household income of $236,094 , which is 214% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $129,234. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,972 business establishments, including 579 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
South Gull Lake reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 776/100K.
Education
82.9% of adults in South Gull Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(146% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population2,145
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density1,589/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$236,094
Per Capita$129,234
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$20,706M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,264
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership86.8%
Zillow$369,556
Housing Units863
Rent Burden13.8%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property776/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking10.1%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death7,811/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain39.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation919 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+82.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+27.4%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 58%
Commute19 min
Broadband97.5%
Internet Speed208 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in South Gull Lake was built in 1980.
43.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 208 Mbps.
There are 579 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.