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Living in Escanaba

Escanaba is a city in the United States, with a population of 12,354 in July 2026. The city had 7 schools in 2026. In July 2026, median gross rent was US$657 per month and the median home value was US$125,200. There were 52 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Escanaba?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

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Housing and cost

Owner occupation was 63.9%, and the vacancy rate was 11.6% in July 2026. 33.5% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Escanaba yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Gross Rent Usd$657/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent33.48 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct11.59 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,830 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
Median monthly rent577.5 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Safety City Property Crime Count180 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

1.6% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 198 people of 12,257 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$45,369 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Escanaba is 5.2%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–10Escanaba 5.2%95 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
G03 Median Household Income Usd45,369 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct67.09 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Subscription Pct84.92 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Internet Without Subscription Pct5.62 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 No Internet Pct9.47 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Satellite Internet Pct5.07 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Median gross salary2,308 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)19Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,305 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov7Official
Unemployment rate5.24 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Escanaba. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Escanaba. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct89.61 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Schools7 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count13Official
G07 School Enrollment Share Pct21.16 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
G06 Mental Health Provider Ratio2 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents52 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
G06 Preventable Hospitalization Rate1,838 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Escanaba when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesEscanaba highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Escanaba highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,354Escanaba2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diegorecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents2,354 offences per 100,000country median 1,58931 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting11Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents494.7 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
Safety City Violent Crime Count36 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G05 Commute11 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct1.13 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct0.84 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct3.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Destinations from nearest airport1 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights16Official
Nearest airportESC3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official
Distance to nearest airport3 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Escanaba. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Escanaba.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Escanaba average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-20°-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND25°-13°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Escanaba average monthly precipitation, mm0255075100302642598488747682786035JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan -3.56 · Feb -2.33 · Mar 2.61 · Apr 8.5 · May 15.72 · Jun 21.39 · Jul 24.78 · Aug 24.22 · Sep 19.78 · Oct 12.5 · Nov 5.67 · Dec -0.5 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
Average night-time low by monthJan -13.28 · Feb -13.22 · Mar -7.83 · Apr -1.44 · May 4.78 · Jun 10.5 · Jul 13.56 · Aug 12.89 · Sep 9.39 · Oct 2.5 · Nov -2.56 · Dec -8.67 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
Average temperature by monthJan -8.39 · Feb -7.78 · Mar -2.61 · Apr 3.56 · May 10.22 · Jun 15.94 · Jul 19.17 · Aug 18.56 · Sep 14.56 · Oct 7.5 · Nov 1.56 · Dec -4.56 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 29.97 · Feb 26.16 · Mar 41.66 · Apr 59.44 · May 84.33 · Jun 87.63 · Jul 73.66 · Aug 75.95 · Sep 81.53 · Oct 77.72 · Nov 59.69 · Dec 34.8 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M395.1 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M39.3 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count2 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm519.9 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Max Temp C Jul18.34 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature6.87 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Min Temp C Jan-4.29 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Guthrie12,257 residentsOak Grove12,256 residentsArchdale12,254 residentsHasbrouck Heights12,253 residentsParadise Valley12,251 residentsConneaut12,247 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Escanaba residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport98.4%Foreign residents 1.6%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share0.842 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official
Foreign residents198 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density371.3 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau6Official
Population12,257 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program18Official
Safety City Crime Covered Population12,267 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Is Escanaba a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker47%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 37–57%
Skilled employee62%strong on work, weak on safety · range 52–72%
Student50%strong on cost, weak on work · range 39–61%
Family55%strong on family, weak on cost · range 45–65%
Retirement47%strong on housing, weak on admin · range 35–59%
Foreign residents198 people31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Population12,257 people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Households spending over 30% of income on rent33.48 %4 Jul 2026Official source · ACS median gross rent
Median monthly rent577.5 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,830 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026Official source · FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics
Median gross salary2,308 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Home Value Usd125,200 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Owner-occupied homes63.92 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G03 Labour51.72 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Residents born abroad1.6 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Naturalized Citizen Share Pct0.76 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct0.84 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G06 Flu Vaccination Coverage Pct62.92 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage3Official
G06 Mammography Screening Pct73.6 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate4Official
G06 Uninsured Share Pct5.17 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct19.76 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G08 Reporting Agency Count1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct85.48 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G09 Ntd Agency Count2 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Ntd Total Unlinked Passenger Trips 202268,677 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Ntd Total Vehicles Operated Max Service 202219 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus4,871 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Work From Home Share Pct6.08 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Cellular Data Plan Pct77.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Escanaba?

The median gross salary is 3,305 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Escanaba?

The unemployment rate is 5.24 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How safe is Escanaba?

Police recorded 2,354 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Escanaba?

The published population is 12,257 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Escanaba?

198 people residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Escanaba a good place to live?

Escanaba may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 14). Escanaba, United States: rent, salary, jobs, safety, climate [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62; version approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/escanaba/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  2. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  8. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
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  1. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  2. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  6. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  7. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  8. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  9. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  10. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26

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