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Constantine, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · St. Joseph County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,196 Population 1,339/sq mi density
$71,929 Median Income $28,240 per capita
$110,600 Home Value $194,519 Zillow
$708 Median Rent 21.1% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
285 Violent Crime/100K 1,045 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$71,929 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,600 home value, $708/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
285 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Constantine, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,929
4% below
$28,240 per capita
Home Value
$110,600
61% below
Zillow: $194,519
Median Rent
$708/mo
39% below
21.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
285/100K
25% below
1,045/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.8%
65% below
79.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
25% above
12.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
23% above
20.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Constantine Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Constantine's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
96%
Home Value
39%
Rent
61%
Poverty
102%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
125%
Crime
75%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Constantine a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Constantine residents earn a median household income of $71,929 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,240. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,282 business establishments, including 106 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Constantine is $110,600 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $194,519. Median rent is $708/month, with 21.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.

Safety & Crime

Constantine reports 285 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 25% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,045/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

11.8% of adults in Constantine hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 79.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Constantine has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population2,196
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density1,339/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$71,929
Per Capita$28,240
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty12.7%
County GDP$2,875M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,030

Housing

A+
Home Value$110,600
Rent$708
Ownership67.1%
Zillow$194,519
Housing Units967
Rent Burden21.1%

Crime

F
Violent285/100K
Property1,045/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault190/100K
Burglary238/100K

Health

Obesity39.6%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking20.2%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death10,116/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.7 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation794 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.8%
High School+79.4%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute19 min
Broadband97.4%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8

Did You Know?

Constantine was founded in 1831.
The median home in Constantine was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 106 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.