At a Glance
Median Income
$59,417
$39,567 per capita
Home Value
$163,200
Zillow: $281,095
Median Rent
$953/mo
26.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.7%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
12.7% smoking rate
How Tontogany Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tontogany's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tontogany a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tontogany residents earn a median household income of $59,417 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,567. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,473 business establishments, including 337 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tontogany is $163,200 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $281,095. Median rent is $953/month, with 26.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Education
13.7% of adults in Tontogany hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tontogany has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population334
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density1,077/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$59,417
Per Capita$39,567
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$10,692M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,088
Housing
A+
Home Value$163,200
Rent$953
Ownership77.6%
Zillow$281,095
Housing Units165
Rent Burden26.7%
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,563/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain35.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation667 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.7%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute22 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Tontogany was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 337 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.