What are the schools like in Gwinn, MI?

Gwinn is served primarily by Gwinn Area Community Schools. The district operates 2 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.7:1.

What is the median household income in Gwinn?

The median household income in Gwinn, MI is $49,539 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.7%.

What is the weather like in Gwinn, MI?

Gwinn has an average high temperature of 24.8°F in January and 78.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 196.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Gwinn, MI affordable or expensive?

Gwinn's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Gwinn is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $100,500 and the median rent is $908 per month.

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

Gwinn has a violent crime rate of 102.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 419.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Gwinn, MI a Good Place to Live?

Gwinn is a small town of 1,370 in Michigan, with a median household income of $49,539 and a 3.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

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

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

All Gwinn 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: 92.1

Gwinn's overall cost of living index is 92.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Gwinn costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Gwinn, MI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$100,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$908	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	81.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$49,539	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Gwinn's violent crime rate is 102.0 per 100,000 residents — 73% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

102.0 /100k

Property Crime

419.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Gwinn is served primarily by Gwinn Area Community Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Gwinn, MI	National Avg
School District	Gwinn Area Community Schools	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Gwinn sees average highs of 24.8°F in January and 78.3°F in July, with 32.7 inches of annual precipitation and 196.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Gwinn, MI
Average High — January	24.8°F
Average High — July	78.3°F
Annual Precipitation	32.7"
Annual Snowfall	196.8"

Demographics

Metric	Gwinn, MI	National Avg
Population	1,370	—
Median Age	42.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.9%	18.9%
Asian	1.9%	6.3%
Under 18	26.0%	22.2%
65 and over	24.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

K. I. Sawyer, MI 5 mi Palmer, MI 13 mi Harvey, MI 14 mi Negaunee, MI 16 mi Ishpeming, MI 17 mi

ZIP Codes in Gwinn

Gwinn, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

49841

Gwinn vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gwinn, MI affordable or expensive?

Gwinn's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Gwinn roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $100,500 and median rent is $908/month.

What is the crime rate in Gwinn, MI?

Gwinn's violent crime rate is 102.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 419.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Gwinn?

Public schools in Gwinn are operated by Gwinn Area Community Schools. The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1. 25.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Gwinn, MI a good place to live?

Gwinn, MI has a population of 1,370, a median household income of $49,539, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%. 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 Gwinn?

Gwinn averages 24.8°F in January and 78.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.7 inches with about 196.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Gwinn?

Gwinn, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 49841.

What is the population of Gwinn?

The population of Gwinn, Michigan is 1,370 with a median age of 42.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Gwinn?

Key numbers for living in Gwinn: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $100,500, median household income $49,539, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Gwinn side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.