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MI area data

Black River, MI

Black River, MI.

Population: 406 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$218,675
1-year appreciation
+7.1%
3-year appreciation
+9.4%
5-year appreciation
+15.1%
10-year appreciation
+21.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$218,675
House Price Index
387.5 (+5.5% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
20.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
lightning

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
43.0°F
Average high
50.0°F
Average low
36.0°F
Annual precipitation
29.3 in
Annual snowfall
53.1 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Flying M Ranch Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) (22 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+168 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Median annual property tax
$1,484
Households with broadband internet
31.6%

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,201
Average weekly wage
$715
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Arts & Entertainment
Annual residential building permits (county)
38

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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