Economy & Jobs — Bear Lake, Michigan
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $63,281 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$62,500 |
| Per Capita Income | $25,865 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.0% |
| Unemployment Rate | 12.0% |
| In Labor Force | 149 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Manufacturing | 29.2% |
| Arts Food | 17.0% |
| Retail | 14.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Full Service Restaurants | 11 |
| Gas Stations | 10 |
| Auto Repair | 8 |
| Fast Food | 8 |
| General Merchandise | 7 |
| Child Day Care | 5 |
| Grocery Stores | 4 |
| Bars | 4 |
| Used Car Dealers | 3 |
| Beauty Salons | 3 |
| Insurance Agencies | 3 |
| Dental Offices | 3 |
| Chiropractors | 3 |
| Golf Courses Country Clubs | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.