At a Glance
Median Income
$73,862
$44,680 per capita
Home Value
$168,900
Zillow: $252,762
Median Rent
$995/mo
28.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
14.8% smoking rate
How Swartz Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Swartz Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Swartz Creek a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Swartz Creek residents earn a median household income of $73,862 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,680. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,784 business establishments, including 314 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Swartz Creek is $168,900 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $252,762. Median rent is $995/month, with 28.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
21.5% of adults in Swartz Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Swartz Creek has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population5,856
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density1,398/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$73,862
Per Capita$44,680
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$10,122M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096
Housing
A+
Home Value$168,900
Rent$995
Ownership69.5%
Zillow$252,762
Housing Units2,933
Rent Burden28.4%
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,584/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain32.0 in/yr
Elevation792 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute26 min
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Swartz Creek was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Bishop International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
There are 314 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.