City

Lake George, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Clare County  ·  Michigan

👥146Population
💰$46,944Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂69.9Median Age
🏠$246,700Median Home Value▼ 12% below avg
🎓62.0%College Grads▲ 60% above avg
📊12.5%Unemployment▲ 155% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

25–44
4%
45–64
16%
65+
47%

Key Indicators

Median Age69.9 yrs
Avg HH Size1.35
Below Poverty11.0% ▲ 10% above avg
College Grads62.0% ▲ 60% above avg
Unemployment12.5% ▲ 155% above avg
HS Graduate10 (7%)
Some College14 (9.9%)
Associates30 (21.1%)
Bachelors25 (17.6%)
Graduate Degree63 (44.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 7%Some College: 9.9%Associates: 21.1%Bachelors: 17.6%Graduate: 44.4%Edu
HS Grad7.0%
Some College9.9%
Associates21.1%
Bachelors17.6%
Graduate44.4%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,944 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$246,700 ▼ 12% below avg
Home/Income Ratio5.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units399
Vacant Units291

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
49%
$50k–$75k
9%
$100k–$150k
7%
Over $200k
19%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

15–30 min
60%
30–45 min
40%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
56%
About Lake George, MI

Lake George is a city in Michigan, located in Clare County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 146 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 69.9 years.

Economically, Lake George is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,944 is below the national average. Approximately 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.5%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Lake George is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $246,700, which is near the national average. Homeownership is high at 100.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lake George is highly educated. 62.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

Lake George, MI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Lake George
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48633 146 $46,944 $246,700 12.5% 62.0% 100.0%