Lake Michigan Beach is a small town of 918 in Michigan, with a median household income of $81,023
.
Strengths:
Lake Michigan Beach stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Lake Michigan Beach is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lake Michigan Beach city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Lake Michigan Beach metro area.
Metric
Lake Michigan Beach, MI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$163,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
87.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$81,023
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Lake Michigan Beach's violent crime rate is 262.1 per 100,000 residents
— 31% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
262.1 /100k
Property Crime
1045.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lake Michigan Beach is served primarily by Coloma Community Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lake Michigan Beach, MI
National Avg
School District
Coloma Community Schools
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Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
40.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lake Michigan Beach sees average highs of 33.2°F in January
and 83.1°F in July,
with 38.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 77.7 inches of snow per year.
Lake Michigan Beach has a median home value of $163,800 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $81,023.
Lake Michigan Beach's violent crime rate is 262.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1045.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lake Michigan Beach are operated by Coloma Community Schools.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1. 40.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lake Michigan Beach, MI has a population of 918, a median household income of $81,023, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Lake Michigan Beach averages 33.2°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.2 inches
with about 77.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lake Michigan Beach, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 49038.
The population of Lake Michigan Beach, Michigan is 918 with a median age of 49.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lake Michigan Beach: median home $163,800, median household income $81,023, crime index 61 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lake Michigan Beach side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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