Michigan · Metropolitan Area
Wacousta is a small town in Michigan with a population of 1,686. Residents earn $126,471 per year, which is 68% above the national average.
Based on current data, Wacousta receives an overall livability score of 4.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Wacousta stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Wacousta is $126,471, which is significantly higher than the national average — 68% above $75,149. This places Wacousta among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. Only 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Wacousta is $271,200, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 49.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Wacousta experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches, including 50.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 95.4% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.6% |
| 66% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $126,471 |
| 68% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $71,444 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,036 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $84,741 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.3% |
| 90% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,464 |
| County GDP | $3,168M |
| Restaurants | 99 |
| Healthcare | 131 |
| Retail | 177 |
| Manufacturing | 59 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,237 |
| 78% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.30% |
| Commute Time | 22.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 91.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 8.5% |
| Census Median | $271,200 |
| 4% below US avg |
| $/Sq Ft | $139 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.8% |
| Price Drops | 100.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 93.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,237 |
| 78% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.30% |
| Obesity | 32.2% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.9% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.7% |
| Depression | 27.3% |
| Mental Distress | 16.4% |
| Physical Distress | 10.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.7% |
| Premature Death | 5,260/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 75.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 131 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.3 inches |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 50.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 841 ft (256 m) |
| Area | 8.9 sq mi (23.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 189/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8169°N, 84.6910°W |
| County FIPS | 26037 |
Winner: Republican by 8.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 49.1% |
| 46% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 189/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 100.0% |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 131 |
| Restaurants | 99 |
| Retail Stores | 177 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 22.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 91.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 8.5% |