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United States / Michigan / No Metro Area / Tuscola County / Caro / Zip Codes
Caro, MI is a small city in Michigan with a population of just over 5,000 people. It is known for its low cost of living and access to the great outdoors. The average rent for a two bedroom apartment in Caro is $840, compared to the US average of $1,430. In terms of grocery costs, the index score in Caro is 90, while it is 100 in the US. Some local businesses in Caro include R&B's Motor Sports, Kozak Custom Woodworking, and Marie's Appliance Repair. These companies provide good services and employment opportunities to the citizens of Caro.

Caro has an unemployment rate of 6.3%. The US average is 6.0%.

Caro has seen the job market decrease by -0.2% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 18.0%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Caro
- The Sales Tax Rate for Caro is 6.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Caro is 4.3%. The US average is 4.6%.
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Income and Salaries for Caro
- The average income of a Caro resident is $20,818 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Caro resident is $39,554 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyCaro, MichiganUnited States
  6.36
  -6.0%-6.2%
  18.0%33.5%
  6.0%6.2%
  4.3%4.6%
  $24,920$37,638
  $39,554$69,021
  $45,882$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  3.2%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  7.7%6.8%
  11.4%10.0%
  4.1%2.5%
  14.1%11.0%
  3.8%4.8%
  0.0%0.8%
  0.6%1.9%
  2.2%4.7%
  2.3%1.9%
  3.4%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  3.2%4.2%
  7.8%9.3%
  21.6%14.0%
  0.0%2.1%
  6.0%7.0%
  7.9%4.8%
  0.6%4.7%
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