At a Glance
Median Income
$73,080
$32,462 per capita
Home Value
$125,400
Zillow: $169,362
Bachelor's Degree+
8.3%
82.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
14.5% smoking rate
How Yale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Yale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Yale a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Yale residents earn a median household income of $73,080 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,462. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 265 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Yale is $125,400 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $169,362. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
8.3% of adults in Yale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% below the national average).
82.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Yale has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population211
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density1,407/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$73,080
Per Capita$32,462
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$370M
Avg Weekly Wage$920
Housing
A+
Home Value$125,400
Rent
Ownership83.5%
Zillow$169,362
Housing Units119
Rent Burden26.9%
Health
Obesity33.5%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death4,945/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain23.3 in/yr
Elevation1,338 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.3%
High School+82.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute24 min
Broadband90.7%
Internet Speed65 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Yale was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Huron Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.