City profile · Michigan · Census ACS 2023

Charlevoix, MI

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Charlevoix - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

2,420
Residents
$52,344
Median income
$294,400
Median home
$1,162
Median rent (state)

Charlevoix - the verdict

Charlevoix ranks in the 23rd percentile for household income and the 41st percentile for safety nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

23rd
percentile, household income
64th
percentile, home value
33rd
percentile, median rent
41st
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Charlevoix, MI

Michigan's Charlevoix is a small town, with 2,420 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Median household income here is $52,344 per year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 19.0%. Charlevoix's housing stock carries a median value of $294,400, and the median resident age is 47.2 years. About 31.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 51.8% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Charlevoix reports a comparatively low crime rate: FBI UCR figures show 1661.7 crimes per 100,000 residents, below the national average (reporting is voluntary across agencies, so treat this as reporting activity rather than a definitive danger score). The annual average temperature per NOAA climate normals runs 45.5°F with 33.7 inches of precipitation per year and 100.2 inches of snowfall.

Living costs in Michigan run below the national norm: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Michigan scores 96.2 (Below Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,162 per month statewide. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Michigan run around $238, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. Natural-hazard exposure scores 25.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very Low).

Population

2,420 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Michigan

Median Household Income

$52,344 /yr

Poverty 19.0%

Cost of Living Index (state)

96.2 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Michigan average

How does Charlevoix compare to other US cities?

Charlevoix measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 23% higher than other cities
Home value 64% pricier than other cities
Median rent 33% pricier than other cities
Safety 41% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at Michigan, Charlevoix ranks #167 of 254 Michigan cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Charlevoix against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Michigan only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Michigan-relative analysis

Median Home Value places Charlevoix toward the top of Michigan's cities

Among the 721 Michigan cities PlainCities tracks with reported median home value data, Charlevoix ranks #80 - the 89th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Charlevoix only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#486 of 718
32nd percentile in Michigan
Median Gross Rent
#352 of 727
47th percentile in Michigan
Median Home Value
#80 of 721
89th percentile in Michigan
Poverty Rate
#85 of 727
88th percentile in Michigan
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#183 of 727
75th percentile in Michigan

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Michigan only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

23rdIncome percentile
41stSafety percentile

23rd percentile nationally for median household income · 41st percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Charlevoix's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Charlevoix's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 39 Avg. percentile National median
Charlevoix's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Charlevoix's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$294,400 36th percentile more affordable than 36% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). This entry sits in this band. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Charlevoix $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Charlevoix, MI Charlevoix, MI's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Charlevoix, MI-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Charlevoix, MI median $52,344/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Charlevoix, MI's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Charlevoix, MI. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 31.8%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 19.0%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 51.8%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
2,420
Median Income
$52,344
Median Home Value
$294,400
Median Age
47.2
Poverty Rate
19.0%
Labor force participation
51.8%
Bachelor's Degree+
31.8%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1661.7
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
170.4
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1491.3
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
45.5°F
Annual Precipitation
33.7"
Annual Snowfall
100.2"

Schools

Total Schools
4
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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2,320 residents2,330 residents2,340 residents2,350 residents2,360 residents 202020212022202320242025 2,341 residents 2,325 residents ▼ -0.7%
Charlevoix's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
72.7%
Carpool
5.5%
Public Transit
3.0%
Walk
9.4%
Work from Home
6.3%
Other
3.1%

Based on 1,071 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Michigan - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$105
avg/month
Natural Gas
$85
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$48
avg/month
Total Utilities
$238
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Michigan state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Michigan state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Charlevoix sits in

Cost of Living Index
96.2
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,162/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
25.8 / 100
Very Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Michigan

Chesaning
2,411 people
St. Ignace
2,409 people
Hudson
2,385 people
Spring Arbor
2,385 people
Bridgman
2,383 people
Manchester
2,375 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Charlevoix's 2,420 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Clayton, GA
2,420 people
Wolfeboro, NH
2,420 people
Anchorage, KY
2,421 people
Thorofare, NJ
2,419 people
Vista Santa Rosa, CA
2,418 people
Aberdeen, ID
2,418 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Charlevoix's $52,344 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Huntington, MA
$52,344 median income
Shippensburg, PA
$52,344 median income
Warden, WA
$52,344 median income
Liberty, TX
$52,341 median income
Washington, PA
$52,350 median income
Hendersonville, NC
$52,337 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Charlevoix, MI Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Charlevoix, MI - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 92.2% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 1.7% White 92.2% Black or African American 2.8% Asian 0.0% American Indian 0.3% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 1.2% Two or more races 3.5% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Charlevoix compares to nearby Michigan cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Charlevoix (this city) 2,420 $52,344
Chesaning 2,411 $57,426
St. Ignace 2,409 $60,735
Hudson 2,385 $57,500
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MI FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Charlevoix, MI?

What is the population of Charlevoix, MI? +

Charlevoix, MI has a population of 2,420 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Charlevoix, MI? +

The median household income in Charlevoix is $52,344 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Charlevoix? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Charlevoix; the closest available measure is the Michigan state average, a cost of living index of 96.2 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Michigan vary by metro area.

Is Charlevoix, MI safe? +

Charlevoix has a total crime rate of 1661.7 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Charlevoix, MI? +

The median home value in Charlevoix is $294,400, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Charlevoix? +

Charlevoix has an average annual temperature of 45.5°F, 33.7 inches of precipitation, and 100.2 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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