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Negaunee is a small town of 4,650 in Michigan, with a median household income of $61,077
and a 2.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Negaunee stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Negaunee is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Negaunee 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
Negaunee's overall cost of living index is 92.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Negaunee costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Negaunee, MI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$141,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$732
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
80.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$61,077
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Negaunee's violent crime rate is 171.6 per 100,000 residents
— 55% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
171.6 /100k
Property Crime
321.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Negaunee is served primarily by Negaunee Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Negaunee, MI
National Avg
School District
Negaunee Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
34.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Negaunee sees average highs of 21.5°F in January
and 76.0°F in July,
with 36.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 196.8 inches of snow per year.
Negaunee's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Negaunee roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $141,900 and median rent is $732/month.
Negaunee's violent crime rate is 171.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 321.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Negaunee are operated by Negaunee Public Schools.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1. 34.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Negaunee, MI has a population of 4,650, a median household income of $61,077, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%.
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.
Negaunee averages 21.5°F in January and 76.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.7 inches
with about 196.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Negaunee, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 49866.
The population of Negaunee, Michigan is 4,650 with a median age of 37.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Negaunee: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $141,900, median household income $61,077, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Negaunee side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
