Newberry is a small town of 1,138 in Michigan, with a median household income of $45,213
and a 4.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Newberry stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Newberry is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Newberry 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: 87.7
Newberry's overall cost of living index is 87.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Newberry costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Newberry, MI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$56,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$749
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
63.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$45,213
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Newberry's violent crime rate is 256.9 per 100,000 residents
— 32% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
256.9 /100k
Property Crime
770.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Newberry is served primarily by Tahquamenon Area Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Newberry, MI
National Avg
School District
Tahquamenon Area Schools
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Newberry sees average highs of 23.3°F in January
and 76.7°F in July,
with 33.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 169.9 inches of snow per year.
Newberry's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Newberry roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $56,000 and median rent is $749/month.
Newberry's violent crime rate is 256.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 770.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Newberry are operated by Tahquamenon Area Schools.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1. 18.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Newberry, MI has a population of 1,138, a median household income of $45,213, and an unemployment rate of 4.6%.
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.
Newberry averages 23.3°F in January and 76.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.8 inches
with about 169.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Newberry, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 49868.
The population of Newberry, Michigan is 1,138 with a median age of 38.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Newberry: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $56,000, median household income $45,213, crime index 55 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Newberry side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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