Zilwaukee is a small town of 1,673 in Michigan, with a median household income of $54,769
and a 5.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Zilwaukee stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Zilwaukee is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Zilwaukee 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
Zilwaukee's overall cost of living index is 92.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Zilwaukee costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Zilwaukee, MI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$81,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,069
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
82.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$54,769
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Zilwaukee's violent crime rate is 66.0 per 100,000 residents
— 83% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
66.0 /100k
Property Crime
858.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Zilwaukee is served primarily by Carrollton Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Zilwaukee, MI
National Avg
School District
Carrollton Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Zilwaukee sees average highs of 30.0°F in January
and 83.0°F in July,
with 34.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 40.7 inches of snow per year.
Zilwaukee's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Zilwaukee roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $81,300 and median rent is $1,069/month.
Zilwaukee's violent crime rate is 66.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 858.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Zilwaukee are operated by Carrollton Public Schools.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1. 15.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Zilwaukee, MI has a population of 1,673, a median household income of $54,769, and an unemployment rate of 5.7%.
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.
Zilwaukee averages 30.0°F in January and 83.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.0 inches
with about 40.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Zilwaukee, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 48604.
The population of Zilwaukee, Michigan is 1,673 with a median age of 43.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Zilwaukee: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $81,300, median household income $54,769, crime index 27 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Zilwaukee side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
