The Town FilesCadillac, Michigan
City in Wexford County · population 10,371 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $134,300
- Household income
- $51,773
- Jan low / Jul high
- 12° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 74 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 40.7
Cadillac is a city of 10,371 people in Wexford County, Michigan. The median home is worth $134,300, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks better for cycling than 98% of Michigan towns, more walkable than 92% of Michigan towns, more vibrant than 87% of Michigan towns.
How Cadillac ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Cadillac is worth $134,300, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $51,773, which is more affordable than 68% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $842 a month. 68.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Cadillac | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $134,300 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $842 | $955 |
| Median household income | $51,773 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 68.8% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1965 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.9% | — |
Who lives in Cadillac
| People | Cadillac | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.7 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.1% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 21.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.1% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.2% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 7.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.6% | — |
| Work from home | 9.4% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 13.7 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.9% | 88.8% |
Weather in Cadillac
July highs average 79.8°F and January lows 12.2°F. About 35.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 74.0 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 4 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 172 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cadillac since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 7, 1974 about 2.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 18, 2010.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 9 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on September 7, 2021.
Severe weather in Wexford County since 1996
Wexford County has been included in 7 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4925: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| July 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1777: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Wexford County
Wexford County had 13,163 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,377 a year. Unemployment was 4.8% in 2023; in Cadillac itself the ACS puts it at 5.9%.
Public schools in Cadillac
7 public schools with 2,903 students, about 14.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadillac Senior High School | 9-12 | 884 | 21.6 |
| Mackinaw Trail Middle School | 6-8 | 710 | 18.2 |
| Franklin Elementary School | PK-5 | 584 | 17.7 |
| Lincoln Elementary School | K-5 | 489 | 17.5 |
| Cadillac Innovation High School | 9-12 | 154 | 38.5 |
| WexfordMissaukee ISD Special Education | PK-12 | 82 | 2.6 |
| WexfordMissaukee ISD Career Center | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near Cadillac
- Haring, MI4.2 mi · 3,556 people · home $192,500
- Lake, MI8.2 mi · 2,827 people · home $230,300
- Paradise, MI23.1 mi · 4,952 people · home $265,800
- Blair, MI27.7 mi · 8,994 people · home $275,200
Cadillac questions
Is Cadillac, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Cadillac scores better for retirees than 18% of Michigan towns and quieter than 19%. 21.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.7).
How much does a house cost in Cadillac?
The median owner-occupied home in Cadillac is valued at $134,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $51,773, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $842 a month.
What is the weather like in Cadillac?
July highs average 79.8°F and January lows 12.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.2 inches of precipitation a year and 74.0 inches of snow.
Does Cadillac get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cadillac since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 7, 1974. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)