Michigan · Metropolitan Area
Woodland Beach is a small town in Michigan with a population of 2,509. Residents earn $70,330 per year, which is 6% below the national average.
Based on current data, Woodland Beach receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, high obesity rates. Woodland Beach offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Woodland Beach is $70,330, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 30.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Woodland Beach is $159,300, 43% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
23.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Woodland Beach experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches, including 41.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 94.8% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.2% |
| 61% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $70,330 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,886 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,164 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,000 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 30.6% |
| 147% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,514 |
| County GDP | $8,136M |
| Restaurants | 276 |
| Healthcare | 282 |
| Retail | 371 |
| Manufacturing | 126 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,560 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.86% |
| Commute Time | 28.6 min |
| Work from Home | 2.6% |
| Census Median | $159,300 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $214,900 |
| Median List Price | $214,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $131 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 86.7% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 96.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,560 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.86% |
| Obesity | 41.9% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.8% |
| Heart Disease | 6.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.6% |
| Asthma | 12.2% |
| COPD | 8.3% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.6% |
| Depression | 29.1% |
| Mental Distress | 20.5% |
| Physical Distress | 14.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.3% |
| Premature Death | 8,571/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 282 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Annual Average | 49.2°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.3 inches |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 41.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 579 ft (176 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,825/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9417°N, 83.3140°W |
| County FIPS | 26115 |
Winner: Republican by 27.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.5% |
| 30% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 4,825/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 18 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 282 |
| Restaurants | 276 |
| Retail Stores | 371 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Avg Commute | 28.6 min |
| Work from Home | 2.6% |