At a Glance
Median Income
$123,125
$71,963 per capita
Home Value
$524,700
Zillow: $647,144
Bachelor's Degree+
63.7%
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.7%
11.8% smoking rate
How Suttons Bay Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Suttons Bay's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Suttons Bay a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Suttons Bay residents earn a median household income of $123,125 , which is 64% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $71,963. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,762 business establishments, including 290 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Suttons Bay is $524,700 , 86% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $647,144. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Education
63.7% of adults in Suttons Bay hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(89% above the national average).
97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Suttons Bay has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population587
Median Age69.4 yrs
Density459/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans11.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$123,125
Per Capita$71,963
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$7,470M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,140
Housing
A
Home Value$524,700
Rent
Ownership82.4%
Zillow$647,144
Housing Units560
Rent Burden29.8%
Health
Obesity31.7%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,589/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain31.2 in/yr
Elevation630 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+63.7%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+49.4%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute15 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed152 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Suttons Bay was founded in 1898.
The median home in Suttons Bay was built in 1986.
24.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Gaylord Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 152 Mbps.
There are 290 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.