Mancelona is a small town of 1,622 in Michigan, with a median household income of $50,329
and a 11.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Mancelona stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Mancelona is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Mancelona 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: 93.6
Mancelona's overall cost of living index is 93.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Mancelona costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Mancelona, MI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$106,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,045
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
65.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$50,329
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Mancelona's violent crime rate is 175.8 per 100,000 residents
— 54% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
175.8 /100k
Property Crime
450.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Mancelona is served primarily by Mancelona Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Mancelona, MI
National Avg
School District
Mancelona Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
6.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Mancelona sees average highs of 25.5°F in January
and 78.8°F in July,
with 33.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 132.1 inches of snow per year.
Mancelona's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Mancelona roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $106,600 and median rent is $1,045/month.
Mancelona's violent crime rate is 175.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 450.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Mancelona are operated by Mancelona Public Schools.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1. 6.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Mancelona, MI has a population of 1,622, a median household income of $50,329, and an unemployment rate of 11.6%.
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.
Mancelona averages 25.5°F in January and 78.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.7 inches
with about 132.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Mancelona, Michigan is 1,622 with a median age of 35.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Mancelona: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $106,600, median household income $50,329, crime index 36 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mancelona side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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