At a Glance
Median Income
$64,086
$37,616 per capita
Home Value
$193,600
Zillow: $265,022
Median Rent
$969/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
117/100K
338/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.9%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
14.4% smoking rate
How Tecumseh Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tecumseh's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tecumseh a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tecumseh residents earn a median household income of $64,086 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,616. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,619 business establishments, including 839 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tecumseh is $193,600 , 31% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $265,022. Median rent is $969/month, with 28.3% 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 1976.
Safety & Crime
Tecumseh reports 117 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 338/100K.
Education
22.9% of adults in Tecumseh hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tecumseh has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population8,655
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density1,532/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$64,086
Per Capita$37,616
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$34,592M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,429
Housing
A+
Home Value$193,600
Rent$969
Ownership70.5%
Zillow$265,022
Housing Units3,962
Rent Burden28.3%
Crime
F
Violent117/100K
Property338/100K
Health
Obesity39.0%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,792/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain36.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation800 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.9%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 71%
Commute25 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries15
Did You Know?
Tecumseh was founded in 1824.
The median home in Tecumseh was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 839 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.