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Newaygo is a small town of 2,458 in Michigan, with a median household income of $45,733
and a 5.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Newaygo 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 Newaygo is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Newaygo 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: 92.4
Newaygo's overall cost of living index is 92.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Newaygo costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Newaygo, MI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$86,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,024
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
58.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$45,733
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Newaygo's violent crime rate is 390.0 per 100,000 residents
— 3% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
390.0 /100k
Property Crime
2145.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Newaygo is served primarily by Newaygo Public School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Newaygo, MI
National Avg
School District
Newaygo Public School District
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Newaygo sees average highs of 29.6°F in January
and 79.7°F in July,
with 37.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 63.8 inches of snow per year.
Newaygo's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Newaygo roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $86,600 and median rent is $1,024/month.
Newaygo's violent crime rate is 390.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2145.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Newaygo are operated by Newaygo Public School District.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1. 10.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Newaygo, MI has a population of 2,458, a median household income of $45,733, and an unemployment rate of 5.9%.
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.
Newaygo averages 29.6°F in January and 79.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.5 inches
with about 63.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Newaygo, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 49337.
The population of Newaygo, Michigan is 2,458 with a median age of 35.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Newaygo: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $86,600, median household income $45,733, crime index 102 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Newaygo side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
