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Cadillac.
About
Life in Cadillac
Cadillac is a community of 10,404 people in Michigan. The median household income is $51,773, median rent runs about $842 per month, and median home values are around $134,300. The unemployment rate is 6.1%.
Cadillac at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
18.2%
Foreign-Born
2.6%
Broadband Internet
86.9%
of households
Population Growth
+0.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.6% foreign-born, most often from Germany
Who lives in Cadillac: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Cadillac, the largest foreign-born group is from Germany (24.5%), and 0.9% of residents speak German/Germanic at home.
Under 18
21.6%
of residents
65 and Older
21.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
24.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
39.3%
of households
Married Couples
31.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.25
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 25% below MI average
Rent, home values, and income in Cadillac
In Cadillac, rent runs 25% below the MI average, and home values are 42% below the MI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
52.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
27.2%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$2,062
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
68.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1965
median year built
Vacant Homes
11.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $235,422 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.9 pts above MI average
Unemployment in Cadillac
Unemployment in Wexford County, which includes Cadillac, is 0.9 percentage points higher than the MI average.
Unemployment rate
Cadillac: Wexford County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Wexford County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Cadillac Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute13.7 min avg
How Cadillac residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Cadillac, most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 87% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 35 mi
Cherry Capital Airport (TVC)
Regional airport · few flights462k passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 27% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Cadillac runs 27% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
416.7
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,865.9
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Cadillac Police Department
Natural DisastersWinter Storm most common — 2 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very Low
33.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Wexford County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Wexford County, which includes Cadillac, the most common type is winter storm, with 2 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | Thunderstorm Wind | Not estimated |
| 2024 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10,000 |
| 2023 | 2 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2022 | 7 | Winter Storm | $7,500 |
| 2021 | 4 | Hail | $22,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | Hail | None reported |
| 2019 | 4 | Winter Storm | $5,000 |
| 2018 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | $55,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Wexford County, county-wide
Air Quality36 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Wexford County, which includes Cadillac, is typically good — 339 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
36
Good Days
339
per year
Moderate Days
21
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Wexford County, county-wide
Climate78°F summers, 15°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Cadillac has mild summers (avg high 78°F) and very cold winters (avg low 15°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
53°/31°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
78°/55°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
57°/38°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
30°/15°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
35.2"
Annual Snowfall
74.0"
Hot Days/Year
4
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
172
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
162
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27°F | 12°F | 2.05" |
| Feb | 30°F | 13°F | 1.53" |
| Mar | 40°F | 20°F | 2.06" |
| Apr | 53°F | 31°F | 3.56" |
| May | 66°F | 43°F | 3.63" |
| Jun | 76°F | 53°F | 3.61" |
| Jul | 80°F | 58°F | 3.46" |
| Aug | 78°F | 55°F | 3.50" |
| Sep | 70°F | 48°F | 3.16" |
| Oct | 56°F | 37°F | 3.86" |
| Nov | 43°F | 28°F | 2.72" |
| Dec | 32°F | 20°F | 2.02" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Cadillac
Cadillac has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
6.3%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education19.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Cadillac
Cadillac's student/teacher ratio is 19.2:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 22.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
22.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, 56 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Cadillac
Cadillac has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (56 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
National Lakeshore
56 mi awayPublic Libraries in Cadillac
Cadillac Wexford Public Library
411 South Lake Street, Cadillac
Cities Near Cadillac
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Cadillac FAQ
Is Cadillac, Michigan affordable?⌄
Cadillac's median rent is $842/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $51,773/year. Median home value is $134,300.
Is Cadillac, Michigan safe?⌄
Cadillac's violent crime rate was 417 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1866 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Cadillac, Michigan?⌄
Wexford County, which includes Cadillac, has an unemployment rate of 6.1%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Cadillac, Michigan?⌄
The cost of living in Cadillac is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $842/month and median household income is $51,773/year. The median home value is $134,300. About 52% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Cadillac, Michigan?⌄
The average commute in Cadillac is 14 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from