City profile
Coldwater, MI
Branch County · Population 13,671
Coldwater is a town in Branch County, MI with about 13,671 residents and a typical home value near $138,000. It is 68 miles from Ann Arbor, MI, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
27°F
Summer avg
73°F
Sunny days / yr
180
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$137,500
Typical monthly housing
$894
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
80
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.28%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.25%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 52/100
Top hazards: Hail, Tornado, Strong wind
Nearest major airport
70 mi to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 28% Democratic / 70% Republican
Community
Population
13,671
Black population
4.6%
County
Branch County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: winter storms
Highlights
- About 13,671 residents
- Typical home value about $138,000
- 68 miles from Ann Arbor, MI
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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