The Town FilesColeman, Michigan
City in Midland County · population 1,262 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $103,500
- Household income
- $47,868
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 49 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 42.3
Coleman is a city of 1,262 people in Midland County, Michigan. The median home is worth $103,500, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks easier by car than 90% of Michigan towns, quieter than 71% of Michigan towns.
How Coleman 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 Coleman is worth $103,500, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $47,868, which is more affordable than 89% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $643 a month. 59.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Coleman | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $103,500 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $643 | $955 |
| Median household income | $47,868 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 59.9% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Coleman
| People | Coleman | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.3 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.1% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 20.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.2% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.3% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 7.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 3.1% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 23.1 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 81.6% | 88.8% |
Weather in Coleman
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 15.9°F. About 35.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 48.5 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 13 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 146 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Coleman since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on October 7, 1965 about 8.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 26, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 11 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on July 21, 1983.
Severe weather in Midland County since 1996
Midland County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2020 | Dam/Levee Break | DR-4547: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| May 21, 2020 | Dam/Levee Break | EM-3525: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| August 2, 2017 | Severe Storm | DR-4326: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Midland County
Midland County had 38,288 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $72,021 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Coleman itself the ACS puts it at 3.7%.
Public schools in Coleman
2 public schools with 605 students, about 16.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coleman Elementary School | K-6 | 337 | 18.7 |
| Coleman JuniorSenior High School | 7-12 | 268 | 14.9 |
Towns near Coleman
- Wise, MI4.6 mi · 1,355 people · home $138,200
- Geneva, MI5.6 mi · 1,065 people · home $153,500
- Denver, MI6.0 mi · 1,199 people · home $151,600
- Beaverton, MI6.5 mi · 1,863 people · home $155,700
- Edenville, MI7.3 mi · 2,493 people · home $195,900
- Sheridan, MI7.7 mi · 1,548 people · home $202,100
- Beaverton, MI9.7 mi · 1,145 people · home $109,000
- Clare, MI9.9 mi · 3,254 people · home $134,600
Coleman questions
Is Coleman, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Coleman scores better for retirees than 32% of Michigan towns and quieter than 71%. 20.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.3).
How much does a house cost in Coleman?
The median owner-occupied home in Coleman is valued at $103,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $47,868, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $643 a month.
What is the weather like in Coleman?
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 15.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.5 inches of precipitation a year and 48.5 inches of snow.
Does Coleman get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Coleman since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on October 7, 1965. 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)