Sunfield, MI

Michigan · Metropolitan Area

Sunfield is a small town in Michigan with a population of 654. Residents earn $66,406 per year, which is 12% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
654 Population 861/sq mi density
$66,406 Median Income $29,667 per capita
$134,200 Home Value $231,435 Zillow
$1,035 Median Rent 19.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$66,406 median income, 7.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$134,200 home value, $1,035/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $66,406
12% lower than US avg
Home Value $134,200
52% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.4%
84% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,035
11% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.2%
25% higher than US avg
Unemployment 7.4%
106% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.3%
57% lower than US avg

How Sunfield Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population654
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density861/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$66,406
Per Capita$29,667
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$7,448M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$134,200
Rent$1,035
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$231,435
Rent Burden19.0%

Health

Obesity40.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression30.6%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (9°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain35.8 in/yr
Elevation862 ft (263 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.4%
High School+82.6%
School Score5.23

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute28 min
Broadband90.4%
Libraries10

Is Sunfield a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sunfield receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, high obesity rates. Sunfield offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sunfield is $66,406, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sunfield is $134,200, 52% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,035 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.

Climate & Weather

Sunfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches, including 38.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Sunfield has a population of 654 with a density of 861 people per square mile. The median age is 40.8 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.5%).

Population

654
Total Population
861
People / sq mi
40.8yrs
Median Age
5% above US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 41.9%
Female 58.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Sunfield vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.5%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.5%
89% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Sunfield vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sunfield is $66,406, which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Sunfield vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,406
12% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,667
Avg Weekly Wage$1,170
IRS Avg AGI$68,805

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.4%
106% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.3%
57% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,107
County GDP$7,448M

Business (County)

Restaurants224
Healthcare234
Retail311
Manufacturing104

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,244
50% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.91%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.2 min
Drive Alone78.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Sunfield is $134,200, 52% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,035 (11% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $231,435.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$134,200
52% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$231,435
Median List Price$115,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$115,000
$/Sq Ft$179
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio105.5%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,035
11% below US avg
Rent Burden19.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied62.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,244
50% above US avg
Effective Rate3.91%
In Sunfield, 40.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 30.6% report depression. 25.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Sunfield vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.2%
25% above US avg
Diabetes9.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure31.5%
Asthma12.2%
COPD7.6%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.5%
Physical Inactivity25.9%
Depression30.6%
Mental Distress21.0%
Physical Distress14.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate90.0%
Checkup Rate77.5%
Premature Death7,898/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.8/10
Exercise Access75.0%
Healthcare Facilities234
Sunfield has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 35.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.3°F
12% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall35.8 inches
6% below US avg
Snowfall38.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation862 ft (263 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density861/sq mi
Coordinates42.7612°N, 84.9951°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
County FIPS26045
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 5.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 3.1-point margin. 90.4% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.8%
D 47.7%

Winner: Republican by 3.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.4%
84% below US avg
High School+82.6%
School Test Score5.23
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density861/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.4%
Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities234
Restaurants224
Retail Stores311

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.2 min
Drive Alone78.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.8%

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