Skidway Lake is a small town of 2,880 in Michigan, with a median household income of $33,503
and a 15.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Skidway Lake stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Skidway Lake is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Skidway Lake 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: 87.2
Skidway Lake's overall cost of living index is 87.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Skidway Lake costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Skidway Lake, MI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$48,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$775
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
80.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$33,503
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Skidway Lake's violent crime rate is 142.9 per 100,000 residents
— 62% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
142.9 /100k
Property Crime
719.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Skidway Lake, MI
National Avg
School District
N/A
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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
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
6.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
80.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Skidway Lake sees average highs of 27.4°F in January
and 80.3°F in July,
with 33.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 53.0 inches of snow per year.
Skidway Lake's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Skidway Lake roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $48,000 and median rent is $775/month.
Skidway Lake's violent crime rate is 142.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 719.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Skidway Lake, MI has a population of 2,880, a median household income of $33,503, and an unemployment rate of 15.1%.
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.
Skidway Lake averages 27.4°F in January and 80.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.6 inches
with about 53.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Skidway Lake, MI is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 48756, 48610.
The population of Skidway Lake, Michigan is 2,880 with a median age of 43.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Skidway Lake: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $48,000, median household income $33,503, crime index 36 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Skidway Lake side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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