What are the schools like in Nunica, MI?

School district data for Nunica is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Nunica?

The median household income in Nunica, MI is $56,420 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Nunica, MI?

Nunica has an average high temperature of 31.7°F in January and 80.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 87.2 inches.

Nunica, MI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Nunica, MI affordable or expensive?

Nunica's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Nunica is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $268,300 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Nunica, MI?

Nunica has a violent crime rate of 260.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 860.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Nunica, MI a Good Place to Live?

Nunica is a small town of 200 in Michigan, with a median household income of $56,420 . Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Nunica stands out for an affordable cost of living, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Nunica is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Nunica 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: 95.2

Nunica's overall cost of living index is 95.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Nunica costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Nunica, MI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$268,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$56,420	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Nunica's violent crime rate is 260.1 per 100,000 residents — 32% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

260.1 /100k

Property Crime

860.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Nunica, MI	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	3.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Nunica sees average highs of 31.7°F in January and 80.0°F in July, with 37.6 inches of annual precipitation and 87.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Nunica, MI
Average High — January	31.7°F
Average High — July	80.0°F
Annual Precipitation	37.6"
Annual Snowfall	87.2"

Demographics

Metric	Nunica, MI	National Avg
Population	200	—
Median Age	32.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.5%	22.2%
65 and over	0.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Fruitport, MI 5 mi Spring Lake, MI 6 mi Coopersville, MI 7 mi Grand Haven, MI 8 mi Ferrysburg, MI 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Nunica

Nunica, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

49448

Nunica vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nunica, MI affordable or expensive?

Nunica's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Nunica roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $268,300 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Nunica, MI?

Nunica's violent crime rate is 260.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 860.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Nunica?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Nunica, MI a good place to live?

Nunica, MI has a population of 200, a median household income of $56,420, 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.

What is the weather like in Nunica?

Nunica averages 31.7°F in January and 80.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.6 inches with about 87.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Nunica?

Nunica, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 49448.

What is the population of Nunica?

The population of Nunica, Michigan is 200 with a median age of 32.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Nunica?

Key numbers for living in Nunica: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $268,300, median household income $56,420, crime index 57 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Nunica side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.