City profile
Escanaba, MI
Delta County · Population 12,354
Escanaba is a town in Delta County, MI with about 12,354 residents and a typical home value near $125,000. It is 97 miles from Green Bay, WI, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
16°F
Summer avg
69°F
Sunny days / yr
180
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$125,200
Typical monthly housing
$814
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
71
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 53/100
Top hazards: Cold wave, Hail
Nearest major airport
198 mi to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 34% Democratic / 65% Republican
Community
Population
12,354
Black population
0.5%
County
Delta 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 12,354 residents
- Typical home value about $125,000
- 97 miles from Green Bay, WI
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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