Median Income
$109,000
45% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
19.1%
43% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,130
3% lower than US avg
Unemployment
13.4%
272% higher than US avg
How Tecumseh Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population23,300
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density638/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 89%
Economy
B+
Median Income$109,000
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment13.4%
PovertyN/A
Commute21 min
Housing
A+
Home ValueN/A
Rent$1,130
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units8,950
Rent Burden11.3%
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.1%
High School+28.6%
Graduate+7.0%
Is Tecumseh a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Tecumseh receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Tecumseh offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Tecumseh is $109,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 45% above $75,149. This places Tecumseh among higher-income communities. At 13.4%, unemployment is notably high. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
Renters pay a median of $1,130 per month.
Education
19.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.6% have completed high school.
Tecumseh has a population of 23,300 with a density of 638 people per square mile. The median age is 47.6 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.7%), with 1.4% Black, 5.4% Asian.
Population
23,300
Total Population
2021 Census
47.6yrs
Median Age
22% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 78.6% |
| 0% below US avg |
| Spanish | 3.1% |
| 77% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 18.4% |
The median household income in Tecumseh is $109,000, which is 45% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.4% (above the 3.6% US average). Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $109,000 |
| 45% above US avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 13.4% |
| 272% above US avg |
| |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 21.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 91.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.4% |
| Work from Home | 25.2% |
Monthly rent averages $1,130 (3% below US avg).
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,130 |
| 3% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 11.3% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 88.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 11.1% |
| Housing Units | 8,950 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Tecumseh vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Tecumseh vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 36.5 sq mi (94.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 638/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3160°N, 82.8840°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |