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Waldron, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Williams County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
605 Population 605/sq mi density
$45,750 Median Income $21,787 per capita
$82,600 Home Value $134,507 Zillow
$864 Median Rent 31.1% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
221 Violent Crime/100K 1,987 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$45,750 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,600 home value, $864/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
221 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Waldron, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,750
39% below
$21,787 per capita
Home Value
$82,600
71% below
Zillow: $134,507
Median Rent
$864/mo
26% below
31.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
221/100K
42% below
1,987/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.4%
75% below
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
20% above
20.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Waldron Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Waldron's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
61%
Home Value
29%
Rent
74%
Poverty
59%
Bachelor's
25%
Unemployment
119%
Crime
58%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Waldron a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Waldron residents earn a median household income of $45,750 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,787. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 924 business establishments, including 71 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Waldron is $82,600 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $134,507. Median rent is $864/month, with 31.1% 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 1938.

Safety & Crime

Waldron reports 221 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,987/100K.

Education

8.4% of adults in Waldron hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below the national average). 93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Waldron has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population605
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density605/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$45,750
Per Capita$21,787
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$2,187M
Avg Weekly Wage$987

Housing

A+
Home Value$82,600
Rent$864
Ownership68.5%
Zillow$134,507
Housing Units269
Rent Burden31.1%

Crime

F
Violent221/100K
Property1,987/100K

Health

Obesity38.4%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking20.4%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death8,265/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.1 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation885 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.4%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute25 min
Broadband82.5%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Waldron was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (64 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.400 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.