Swartz Creek, MI

Swartz Creek, MI

At a Glance

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)

Is Swartz Creek a Good Place to Live?

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 1.0% (72% 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 $240,977. 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.

Safety & Crime

Swartz Creek reports 161 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,552/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

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