Escanaba, MI Area Guide

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Escanaba Area Facts

Escanaba has a Livability Score of 75_/100, which is considered excellent
Escanaba crime rates are 30% higher than the Michigan average
Cost of living in Escanaba is 8% lower than the Michigan average

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What do the locals think about Escanaba?

Family Friendly

Family friendly

Public transit is accessible

Public transit is accessible

Walkable to grocery stores

Walkable to grocery stores

Yards are well-kept

Yards are well-kept

Lots of parks

Lots of parks

Walkable to restaurants

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Safe at night

Pet-friendly

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

Streets have sidewalks

Quite Area

A quiet area

Sense of community

Sense of community

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escanaba not fit for anybody with a mind 1 rating By kitykat2 ( Feb 16, 2013) i live here and i do not know how this place got an A in amenites there is none the jobs are none exsited you have it right on the weather for a F SCORE i hate it here and plane to move away in about a year no life at all all the young people are gone nothing but elderly here ...Read More not for anybody who would like to have a life
if you like to fish and hunt and drink and shop at the 3 main store in town and play bingo everday and stay house bond ever wekend Read Less

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A+ Amenities

Are there many local amenities in Escanaba? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

Parks

John D. Besse Public Park

Royce Park

Rose Park

Upper Peninsula State Fair Grounds

Webster Playground

Veterans Park

Stephenson Park

Harbor Hideout

Entertainment

Bowl A Rama

Willow Creek Cinemas 8

U.P. Steam and Gas Engine Association Agricultural Museum

William Bonifas Fine Art Center

Delta County Historical Society

Food & Drink

Express Coffee

Little Caesars

Jose Taco

Domino's

Donut Connection

Subway

Papa Murphy's

Wendy's

F Commute

Is public transit available in Escanaba? Of all people who commute, 1.0% take public transportation in Escanaba.

Drive to Work

77%

1% higher than the US average

Take Public Transit

1%

4% lower than the US average

Walk to Work

4%

1% higher than the US average

A+ Cost of Living

What is the cost of living in Escanaba? The cost of living in Escanaba is 82/100 - which is 8% lower than Michigan.

18% less expensive than average

11% less expensive than average

National cost of living index

D+ Crime

What is the crime rate in Escanaba? Escanaba crime rates are 2,606, which are 30% higher than Michigan

2,606 per 100k people

14% higher than the US average

Chance of being a victim

14% higher than the US average

Year-over-year crime

Year over year crime is up

F Employment

What is the median income in Escanaba? The median income in Escanaba is $33,102 which is 35% lower than Michigan.

Median household income

$33,10240% lower than the US average

Income per capita

$23,85220% lower than the US average

Unemployment rate

32% lower than the US average

A+ Health & Safety

Is Escanaba a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

Hospitals

OSF Healthcare Saint Francis Hospital & Medical Group

Pharmacies

Walgreens

Doctors

Great Lakes Podiatry

Great Lakes Gynecology and Aesthetic Center

Exact Eye Care

Garrett Eye Center

OSF St. Francis Hospital & Medical Group

U.P. Ophthalmology Associates

WellNow Urgent Care

UP Otolaryngology

A Housing

What are Escanaba home prices? Escanaba home prices are $87,500 - which is 32% lower than Michigan

Median home value

$87,50053% lower than the US average

Median rent price

$51945% lower than the US average

5% lower than the US average

B- Schools

Does Escanaba have good schools? The Escanaba graduation rate is 87% - which is 1% higher than Michigan

High school grad. rates

5% higher than the US average

School test scores

17% lower than the US average

Student teacher ratio

16% higher than the US average

F User Ratings

Is Escanaba a good place to live? Escanaba has an overall rating of 34% from 3 reviews.

Overall user rating

3 total ratings

User reviews rating

1 total reviews

User surveys rating

2 total surveys