Reese: Economy & Jobs
$82,361 is the median household income in Reese (1.3× higher than Tuscola County median $63,811; 1.1× higher than Michigan median $72,875), with homes at a median value of $174,700. The surrounding county supports 79,478 jobs (avg $58,049).
- $61,856 avg taxable income per return — lower than the median household income (vs Michigan $69,437).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $82,361 — above the Michigan median ($64,354). Poverty rate 2.6% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Price To Income Ratio | 2.1× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Rent To Income Pct | 12.8% |
| Affordability · Affordable | Yes |
| Affordability · Interpretation | very affordable |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $90,400 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $5,591,742 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $61,856 (vs Michigan $69,437) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $94,722 |
| Median Household Income | $82,361 (vs Michigan $64,354) |
| Poverty Rate | 2.6% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | white_collar |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | upper-middle |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $82,361 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 7.1% — above the U.S. average of ~4%. 6% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 21.50 |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 6.5% |
| Commuter Profile · Profile | short commute |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 79,478 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $4,613,617,666 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $58,049 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 4,347,960 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.1% (vs Michigan 3.7%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 68 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 2,537 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 37.30 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Grain, Corn, Soybeans, Animal Totals |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 4,106 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 77,307 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 3,950,230 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 29 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 21 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 40 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 50 |
| Local Businesses · Department Stores | 3 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 48 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 33 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 5 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 119 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 157 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 36 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 27 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (10)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (3)
| Nearest Snap · Name | DOLLAR GENERAL 14102 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 3 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | SAGINAW COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $1,334,300,157 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 7,018.05 (vs Michigan $8,576) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 190,124 people (vs Michigan 45,758) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 82.7% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 2.9% |
| Pct Walked | 6.5% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 46.9 years (vs Michigan 37.7y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 43.1% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 3 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Affordable | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | older population, strong SS base, hospital access, VA nearby, affordable |
| Retirement Score · Rating | excellent |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12