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West Ishpeming, MI
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West Ishpeming, MI
At a Glance
How West Ishpeming Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Ishpeming's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is West Ishpeming a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
West Ishpeming residents earn a median household income of $80,500 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,350. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,762 business establishments, including 184 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West Ishpeming is $166,100 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $176,729. Median rent is $1,048/month, with 27.6% 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 1971.
Safety & Crime
West Ishpeming reports 61 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,375/100K.
Education
25.2% of adults in West Ishpeming hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below the national average). 93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Ishpeming has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.