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A town of 2,129. Public schools that outperform most of Michigan.
Population
2,129
−2.7% since 2010
Typical home
$250K
+3.9% in a year
Household income
$53K
median
Median age
33.5
years
Jobs based here
767
Balanced
What makes Yale stand out
The 2 things Yale does most differently from other towns.
Yale’s report card
SchoolsA−Beats 84% of MI districtsHealthC−Healthier than 17% of U.S. townsClimate81°/17°Summer high · winter low · 41″ snowCommute29 miHalf of commuters travel lessHazards41/100Moderate risk of storm & flood damageHousing$250K6% below the MI typical homeSafetyB−Less crime than 53% of U.S. townsOutdoors0 miof trails · 0.1% conserved
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Schools
Yale’s public schools outperform 84% of Michigan districts
The public schools Yale’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 84% of Michigan’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
A−School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yale Elementary School | PK–5 | 329 | A− |
| Yale Junior High School | 6–8 | 425 | A− |
| Yale Senior High School | 9–12 | 509 | B+ |
| Phoenix Alternative School | 6–12 | 6 | Not graded |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MI on state tests and graduationAll 4 schools →
Health
Healthier than 17% of U.S. towns
Yale beats the Michigan average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9.
C−Health Grade
32 measures vs. Michigan
0 better23 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Yale | MI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 11.1% | 8.1% |
| More smokers | 19.4% | 14.6% |
| More adults in fair or poor health | 23.7% | 19.4% |
Lake Huron Medical Center
19.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
13th
percentile among MI towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Yale has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 41 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
41″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter19–32°
Spring36–55°
Summer59–79°
Fall42–60°
Oct 5
typical first frost
May 12
typical last frost
+1.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Yale
Most working residents leave Yale for work: only 9% work in town. The top destinations are Port Huron (6%), Detroit (5%) and Shelby (3%). Half commute less than 29 miles.
9%work in town
Where working residents work
In Yale9%
Port Huron6%
Detroit5%
Shelby3%
Sandusky3%
29 mi
median commute distance
767
jobs based in Yale
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2021 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 41% of U.S. communities.
41risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Housing
A typical Yale home is worth about $250K
The typical Yale home is worth about $250,000, up 3.9% in a year, 6% below the Michigan typical home.
$250KZillow home value
Typical home value
Yale$250K
Michigan$266K
+3.9%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 53% of U.S. towns
Yale reports less crime per resident than 53% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
B−Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Yale3.7
Michigan4.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Yale6.4
Michigan13
U.S.15.5
53rd
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
50th
percentile among MI towns
7
violent crimes reported in 2025
12
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Outdoors
0.1% of Yale is conserved land
0.0 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
0.1%conserved
0.1%
conserved · 1 of 881 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Yale Park | — | 15 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →