Michigan · Metropolitan Area
Wolverine Lake is a small town in Michigan with a population of 4,476. Residents earn $88,423 per year, which is 18% above the national average.
Based on current data, Wolverine Lake receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Wolverine Lake offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Wolverine Lake is $88,423, 18% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Wolverine Lake is $270,400, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,678 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Wolverine Lake is below the national average at 159 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 704 per 100,000, 64% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 37.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Wolverine Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 90.0% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.0% |
| 25% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $88,423 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $48,917 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,498 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $117,718 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.1% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 43,047 |
| County GDP | $143,144M |
| Restaurants | 3,099 |
| Healthcare | 5,524 |
| Retail | 4,518 |
| Manufacturing | 1,635 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,369 |
| 139% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.10% |
| Commute Time | 24.5 min |
| Work from Home | 14.2% |
| Census Median | $270,400 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $525,000 |
| Median List Price | $525,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $254 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.1% |
| Price Drops | 20.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,678 |
| 44% above US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,369 |
| 139% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.10% |
| Obesity | 31.3% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.6% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.3% |
| Depression | 24.0% |
| Mental Distress | 17.2% |
| Physical Distress | 11.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.9% |
| Premature Death | 6,101/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 96.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5,524 |
| Total Violent | 158.9/100K |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 45.4/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 113.5/100K |
| Total Property | 703.8/100K |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 158.9/100K |
| Theft | 454.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 90.8/100K |
| Arson | 22.7/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 76 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 29.2 inches |
| 23% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 934 ft (285 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,552/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5533°N, 83.4864°W |
| County FIPS | 26125 |
Winner: Democrat by 10.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 37.9% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,552/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 40 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5,524 |
| Restaurants | 3,099 |
| Retail Stores | 4,518 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 76 |
| Avg Commute | 24.5 min |
| Work from Home | 14.2% |