Bear Lake, MI
1 neighborhoods · 3,029 residents · Michigan
B+
78/100
77
Safety Score
73
Affordability
$69K
Median Income
$189K
Median Home Value
Is Bear Lake, MI a Good Place to Live?
Bear Lake receives an overall livability grade of B+ (78/100), placing it among the better areas in Michigan. Safety scores B+ (77/100), indicating lower crime rates than most areas. Affordability scores B+ (73/100) with a median household income of $69,063 and median home values around $189,000.
About 26.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 2.7%. 97% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 51.
$988
Median Rent/mo
26.2%
College Educated
2.7%
Unemployment
97%
Owner-Occupied
51
Median Age
3,029
Population
1
Zip Codes
Manistee
County
1 zip codes · hover for score · click to view
Low Mid High
Neighborhoods in Bear Lake
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49614Manistee Co. | 78 B+ | 77 | 73 | $69K | $189K | 3,029 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.