What are the schools like in Baraga, MI?

Baraga is served primarily by Baraga Area Schools. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.5:1.

What is the median household income in Baraga?

The median household income in Baraga, MI is $32,569 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.

What is the weather like in Baraga, MI?

Baraga has an average high temperature of 24.2°F in January and 79.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 207.8 inches.

Baraga, MI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Baraga, MI affordable or expensive?

Baraga's cost of living index is 86, where 100 represents the national average. This means Baraga is 14% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $87,100 and the median rent is $458 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Baraga, MI?

Baraga has a violent crime rate of 36.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 194.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Baraga, MI a Good Place to Live?

Baraga is a small town of 2,020 in Michigan, with a median household income of $32,569 and a 4.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is 14% below the national average.

Strengths: Baraga stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Baraga is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Baraga city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 86.0

Baraga's overall cost of living index is 86.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Baraga costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.

Metric	Baraga, MI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$87,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$458	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	52.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$32,569	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Baraga's violent crime rate is 36.5 per 100,000 residents — 90% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

36.5 /100k

Property Crime

194.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Baraga is served primarily by Baraga Area Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Baraga, MI	National Avg
School District	Baraga Area Schools	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	5.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Baraga sees average highs of 24.2°F in January and 79.8°F in July, with 33.2 inches of annual precipitation and 207.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Baraga, MI
Average High — January	24.2°F
Average High — July	79.8°F
Annual Precipitation	33.2"
Annual Snowfall	207.8"

Demographics

Metric	Baraga, MI	National Avg
Population	2,020	—
Median Age	35.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	10.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	44.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	29.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.4%	6.3%
Under 18	13.2%	22.2%
65 and over	14.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Baraga

Baraga, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

49908

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baraga, MI affordable or expensive?

Baraga's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average. That makes Baraga roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $87,100 and median rent is $458/month.

What is the crime rate in Baraga, MI?

Baraga's violent crime rate is 36.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 194.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Baraga?

Public schools in Baraga are operated by Baraga Area Schools. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1. 5.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Baraga, MI a good place to live?

Baraga, MI has a population of 2,020, a median household income of $32,569, and an unemployment rate of 4.4%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Baraga?

Baraga averages 24.2°F in January and 79.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.2 inches with about 207.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Baraga?

Baraga, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 49908.

What is the population of Baraga?

The population of Baraga, Michigan is 2,020 with a median age of 35.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Baraga?

Key numbers for living in Baraga: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $87,100, median household income $32,569, crime index 9 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Baraga side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.