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Cross Village, MI

Michigan

Cross Village is a small town in Michigan with a population of 51. Residents earn $46,500 per year, which is 38% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
51 Population 67/sq mi density
$46,500 Median Income $39,751 per capita
$330,000 Home Value
44°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$46,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$330,000 home value
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $46,500
38% lower than US avg
Home Value $330,000
17% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 23.5%
30% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.4%
4% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Cross Village Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population51
Median Age64.3 yrs
Density67/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Largest GroupWhite 73%
Veterans51.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,500
Per Capita$39,751
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,721M
Commute46 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$330,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units109
Rent Burden30.2%

Health

Obesity33.4%
Uninsured6.2%
Smoking15.8%
Depression29.4%
Heart Disease4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (6°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain33.2 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation674 ft (205 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score5.23

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute46 min
Broadband30.0%
Libraries7

Is Cross Village a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cross Village receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Cross Village offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cross Village is $46,500, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 46 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Cross Village is $330,000, 17% above the national median. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.1x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Education

23.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.

Climate & Weather

Cross Village has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. With 270 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches, including 79.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Cross Village has a population of 51 with a density of 67 people per square mile. The median age is 64.3 years, 65% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (72.5%), with 19.6% Hispanic.

Population

51
Total Population
67
People / sq mi
64.3yrs
Median Age
65% above US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 62.7%
Female 37.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Cross Village vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.4%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.6%
73% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Cross Village vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cross Village is $46,500, which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 46 minutes.

Income: Cross Village vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$46,500
38% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,751
Avg Weekly Wage$1,114
IRS Avg AGI$88,616

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)900
County GDP$1,721M

Business (County)

Restaurants95
Healthcare75
Retail137
Manufacturing50

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$10,370
196% above US avg
Cost of Living96.20 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.14%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time45.6 min
Drive Alone79.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Cross Village is $330,000, 17% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$330,000
17% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden30.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$807
1 Bedroom$891
2 Bedrooms$1,113
3 Bedrooms$1,419
4 Bedrooms$1,588

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied70.0%
Housing Units109
Median Year Built1973

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$10,370
196% above US avg
Effective Rate3.14%
In Cross Village, 33.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.2% of residents lack health insurance. 15.8% are current smokers. 29.4% report depression. 21.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Cross Village vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.4%
4% above US avg
Diabetes8.4%
Heart Disease4.8%
High Blood Pressure28.5%
Asthma12.6%
COPD6.2%
Cancer6.8%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.8%
13% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.4%
Physical Inactivity21.1%
Depression29.4%
Mental Distress20.3%
Physical Distress12.7%
Short Sleep31.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.1%
Uninsured6.2%
28% below US avg
Primary Care1:1,186
Dentists1:730
Mental Health1:311
Checkup Rate75.3%
Dental Visits62.4%
Premature Death7,719/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access78.4%
Healthcare Facilities75
Cross Village has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation is 33.2 inches. The area enjoys 270 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average43.5°F
19% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall33.2 inches
13% below US avg
Snowfall79.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation674 ft (205 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density67/sq mi
Coordinates45.6439°N, 85.0312°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
County FIPS26029
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 23.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 16.9-point margin. 30.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 57.7%
D 40.8%

Winner: Republican by 16.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.5%
30% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+7.8%
School Test Score5.23
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density67/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access30.0%
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities75
Restaurants95
Retail Stores137

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute45.6 min
Drive Alone79.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.2%

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