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Walloon Lake, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Emmet County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
258 Population 190/sq mi density
$84,250 Median Income $68,260 per capita
$260,000 Home Value $392,643 Zillow
44°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
106 Violent Crime/100K 1,273 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$84,250 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$260,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
106 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Walloon Lake, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$84,250
12% above
$68,260 per capita
Home Value
$260,000
8% below
Zillow: $392,643
Violent Crime
106/100K
72% below
1,273/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.5%
38% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
72% below
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
7% above
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
270 sunny days/yr

How Walloon Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
112%
Home Value
92%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
138%
Unemployment
28%
Crime
28%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Walloon Lake 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

Walloon Lake residents earn a median household income of $84,250 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $68,260. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,558 business establishments, including 145 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Walloon Lake is $260,000 , 8% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $392,643. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Safety & Crime

Walloon Lake reports 106 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,273/100K.

Education

46.5% of adults in Walloon Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Walloon Lake has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population258
Median Age49.9 yrs
Density190/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$84,250
Per Capita$68,260
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$2,559M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066

Housing

A+
Home Value$260,000
Rent
Ownership72.1%
Zillow$392,643
Housing Units212
Rent Burden24.0%

Crime

F
Violent106/100K
Property1,273/100K

Health

Obesity34.2%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death6,730/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain36.6 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation952 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+46.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+11.1%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute21 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed176 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Walloon Lake was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Gaylord Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
4.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 176 Mbps.
There are 145 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.