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Imlay City, MI
City in Lapeer County, Michigan.
Population
3,721
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,518
ZIP codes
0
Imlay City and its ZIP codes
Imlay City at a glance
- Imlay City is about 8.5 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $59,911 a year, 18% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $150,000 (35% below Michigan) and median rent is $895 a month.
Local data for Imlay City, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Imlay City, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,911
Poverty rate
23.5%
Median home value
$150,000
Median rent
$895/mo
Homeownership
54.7%
Bachelor's or higher
11.9%
Median age
35.9
Average commute
31.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,302), German Americans (608), Irish Americans (305).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lapeer County. PPP loans are for Imlay City.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Sep 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,485
22,229 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,585
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$628M
FY 2026, $7,084 per person
How people get to work
Imlay City, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.3%
- Carpooled13.0%
- Public transit1.4%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.4%
Average one-way commute: 31.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Imlay City, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
471
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
47
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 15°F
31.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Imlay City, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
20.2%
U.S. 12.8% +7.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.3%
U.S. 11.1% +4.2 pts
Crime in Imlay City
Imlay City Police Department, reported to the FBI for 2025
- Violent crime
- 133
- per 100,000 people · 31% of the MI rate
- Property crime
- 957
- per 100,000 people · 74% of the MI rate
Cities near Imlay City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AtticaCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 4.8 |
| DrydenVillage | 5.4 mi | 1.1 |
| AlmontVillage | 6.8 mi | 1.4 |
| CapacVillage | 8.1 mi | 1.9 |
| LeonardVillage | 11 mi | 1 |
| MetamoraVillage | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| LapeerCity | 12 mi | 7.3 |
| Brown CityCity | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| RomeoVillage | 15 mi | 2.2 |
| North BranchVillage | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| ArmadaVillage | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| Barnes LakeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| YaleCity | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| EmmettVillage | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| MelvinVillage | 16 mi | 1 |
| OxfordVillage | 16 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Imlay City, MI in?
- Imlay City is in Lapeer County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Imlay City, MI?
- About 3,721 people live in Imlay City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Imlay City?
- Nearby places include Attica (4.4 mi), Dryden (5.4 mi), Almont (6.8 mi), Capac (8.1 mi), Leonard (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023