New Baltimore, MI

Census place 2657100 · pop 12,072

D55/ 100
😐 Meh
C
in MI
📍 Michigan ranks #42 of 50 states →
🏆 Own83.8% · top 9%
🚽 Commute31 min · bottom 14%
Taxes
1.33% property · US 0.99%6.00% sales · US 7.00%4.25% flat income · US 4.63%

Sales & income are statewide.

The breakdown — worst first

Commute time31 min14

U.S. median 24 min · worse than most cities

31 min average one-way commute · Average one-way commute to work, in minutes.

Unemployment rateCounty-level4.8%15

U.S. median 3.6% · worse than most cities

4.8% unemployment · Share of the labor force out of work. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Population growth (5yr)-2.3%17

U.S. median +2.4% · worse than most cities

-2.3% population change (5yr) · 5-year population change — are people moving in, or fleeing?

Natural disaster riskCounty-level95/10031

U.S. median 77/100 · worse than most cities

95/100 FEMA risk (higher = riskier) · FEMA National Risk Index — wildfire, flood, earthquake, heat and more. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Property-tax burden1.33%33

U.S. median 0.99% · worse than most cities

1.33% of home value paid in property tax · Median real-estate taxes paid as a share of home value.

Adult smoking14.1%42

U.S. median 14.6% · worse than most cities

14.1% of adults · Share of adults who currently smoke.

Housing cost$323,20042

U.S. median $214,900 · worse than most cities

$323,200 median home value · Median home value — how expensive it is to buy in. Higher = less affordable.

Adult obesity35.8%44

U.S. median 36.5% · worse than most cities

35.8% of adults · Share of adults with obesity (BMI ≥ 30).

Broadband access91.0%45

U.S. median 90.0% · worse than most cities

91.0% of homes have broadband · Share of households with a broadband internet subscription.

Unhealthy air daysCounty-level3 days46

U.S. median 1 days · worse than most cities

3 unhealthy-air days per year · Days per year with unhealthy air (AQI above 100). Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Poor mental health17.3%48

U.S. median 17.4% · worse than most cities

17.3% of adults · Adults reporting frequent poor mental health (14+ days a month).

Bachelor's degree or higher30.5%51

U.S. median 24.3% · better than most cities

30.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher · Share of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher.

Air quality (AQI)County-level42 AQI57

U.S. median 42 AQI · better than most cities

42 median AQI · Median air quality index — lower is cleaner air. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Physical inactivity22.3%65

U.S. median 26.5% · better than most cities

22.3% of adults · Adults with no leisure-time physical activity.

Median household income$106,03379

U.S. median $67,857 · better than most cities

$106,033 median household income · Median household income — a proxy for local economic health.

Poverty rate5.4%84

U.S. median 12.1% · better than most cities

5.4% live in poverty · Share of residents living below the federal poverty line.

Violent crime rate42/100k86

U.S. median 152/100k · better than most cities

42 violent crimes per 100k · Violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) per 100,000 residents.

Property crime rate401/100k87

U.S. median 964/100k · better than most cities

401 property crimes per 100k · Burglary, theft, motor-vehicle theft and arson per 100,000 residents.

Income inequality0.3887

U.S. median 0.43 · better than most cities

Gini 0.38 (0 = equal, 1 = unequal) · Gini index of household income (0 = equal, 1 = unequal).

Uninsured adults5.4%90

U.S. median 9.3% · better than most cities

5.4% of adults · Adults 18–64 without health insurance.

Homeownership83.8%91

U.S. median 67.2% · better than most cities

83.8% own their home · Share of occupied homes that are owner-occupied.

Not measured for New Baltimore: Rent. Not every public source covers every city — EPA air monitors and Zillow rent only reach some places, and national crime data is still being added.

Frequently asked

Is New Baltimore, MI a good place to live?
By the numbers, New Baltimore scores 55/100 — a D (Meh) on Shcity, which ranks U.S. cities on public data across 21 metrics like crime, cost, jobs and health. Its strongest area is homeownership and its weakest is commute time. Michigan overall ranks #42 of 50 states. Whether it's "good" depends on what you value — re-weight the factors to score it your way.
How safe is New Baltimore, MI?
New Baltimore reports 42 violent crimes per 100k and 401 property crimes per 100k — better than most U.S. cities on violent crime.
Is New Baltimore, MI expensive to live in?
New Baltimore has a median home value of $323,200 — pricier than most U.S. cities.
What's the biggest downside of living in New Baltimore, MI?
Its weakest measured area is commute time (31 min) — 14/100, worse than most U.S. cities.
What is New Baltimore, MI best at?
Its strongest measured area is homeownership (83.8%) — 91/100, better than most U.S. cities.

Sources: U.S. Census (ACS), CDC PLACES, FBI Crime Data Explorer, BLS, EPA AirData, FEMA National Risk Index, and Zillow.