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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 98.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.5% |
| 89% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $66,406 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,667 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,170 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,805 |
| Unemployment | 7.4% |
| 106% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.3% |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,107 |
| County GDP | $7,448M |
| Restaurants | 224 |
| Healthcare | 234 |
| Retail | 311 |
| Manufacturing | 104 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,244 |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.91% |
| Commute Time | 28.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.8% |
| Census Median | $134,200 |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $231,435 |
| Median List Price | $115,000 |
| Median List Price | $115,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $179 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 105.5% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,035 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 19.0% |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,244 |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.91% |
| Obesity | 40.2% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.5% |
| Asthma | 12.2% |
| COPD | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.9% |
| Depression | 30.6% |
| Mental Distress | 21.0% |
| Physical Distress | 14.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.5% |
| Premature Death | 7,898/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 75.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 234 |
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.8 inches |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 38.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 862 ft (263 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 861/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7612°N, 84.9951°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County FIPS | 26045 |
Winner: Republican by 3.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 5.4% |
| 84% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 82.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 861/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 90.4% |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 234 |
| Restaurants | 224 |
| Retail Stores | 311 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Avg Commute | 28.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.8% |