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MI area data

East Tawas, MI

East Tawas, MI.

Population: 4,584 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$202,637
1-year appreciation
+6.9%
3-year appreciation
+9.8%
5-year appreciation
+29.5%
10-year appreciation
+92.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$202,637
House Price Index
387.5 (+5.5% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
12

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
coldWave, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
46.0°F
Average high
55.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
33.1 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Iosco County Airport (ECA) (7 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
+144 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,970
Median annual property tax
$1,734
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
66.9%

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,338
Average weekly wage
$1,137
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
54

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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