Suttons Bay is a tiny village located in the state of Michigan. With a population of 584 people and two associated neighborhoods, Suttons Bay is the 542nd largest community in Michigan. Suttons Bay has seen a significant amount of newer housing growth in recent years. Quite often, new home construction is the result of new residents moving in who are middle class or wealthier, attracted by jobs, a healthy local economy, or other amenities as they leave nearby or far away areas for greener pastures. This seems to be the case in Suttons Bay, where the median household income is $108,750.00. Suttons Bay home prices are not only among the most expensive in Michigan, but Suttons Bay real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.Suttons Bay is a decidedly white-collar village, with fully 90.37% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Suttons Bay is a village of professionals, sales and office workers, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Suttons Bay who work in sales jobs (19.27%), community and social services (15.60%), and management occupations (11.01%). Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 26.15% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Another notable thing is that Suttons Bay is a major vacation destination. Much of the village’s population is seasonal: many people own second homes and only live there part-time, during the vacation season. The effect on the local economy is that many of the businesses are dependent on tourist dollars, and may operate only during the high season. As the vacation season ends, Suttons Bay’s population drops significantly, such that year-round residents will notice that the city is a much quieter place to live. In addition, Suttons Bay is home to many people who could be described as "urban sophisticates". Urban sophisticates are people who are both educated and wealthy, and thus tend to be older, richer, and more established than young professionals. "Urban sophisticates" is not just about being educated and well-off financially: it is a point of view and state of mind, one that you might call 'urbaneness'. But such people can and do regularly live in small towns, suburbs and rural areas, as well as in big cities. They read, support the arts and high-end shops, and love travel. Suttons Bay’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the nation, making it a very safe place to live. Residents of the village have the good fortune of having one of the shortest daily commutes compared to the rest of the country. On average, they spend only 15.70 minutes getting to work every day. As is often the case in a small village, Suttons Bay doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Suttons Bay. 64.79% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%. The per capita income in Suttons Bay in 2022 was $60,945, which is wealthy relative to Michigan and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $243,780 for a family of four. However, Suttons Bay contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Suttons Bay is a somewhat ethnically-diverse village. The people who call Suttons Bay home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Suttons Bay residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Suttons Bay include German, English, Polish, Dutch, and Scottish. The most common language spoken in Suttons Bay is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and French.
