Croswell, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Sanilac County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,667 Population 1,130/sq mi density
$55,101 Median Income $26,298 per capita
$136,500 Home Value $210,488 Zillow
$643 Median Rent 31.4% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
524 Violent Crime/100K 917 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$55,101 median income, 8.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$136,500 home value, $643/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
524 violent crimes/100K (38% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Croswell, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,101
27% below
$26,298 per capita
Home Value
$136,500
52% below
Zillow: $210,488
Median Rent
$643/mo
45% below
31.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
524/100K
38% above
917/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.5%
75% below
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
8.9%
147% above
10.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
23% above
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Croswell Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
73%
Home Value
48%
Rent
55%
Poverty
81%
Bachelor's
25%
Unemployment
247%
Crime
138%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Croswell a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Croswell residents earn a median household income of $55,101 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,298. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9% (147% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 879 business establishments, including 71 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Croswell is $136,500 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $210,488. Median rent is $643/month, with 31.4% 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 1956.

Safety & Crime

Croswell reports 524 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 38% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 917/100K.

Education

8.5% of adults in Croswell hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below the national average). 87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Croswell has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,667
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density1,130/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans7.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$55,101
Per Capita$26,298
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty10.1%
County GDP$1,747M
Avg Weekly Wage$935

Housing

A+
Home Value$136,500
Rent$643
Ownership74.3%
Zillow$210,488
Housing Units1,126
Rent Burden31.4%

Crime

F
Violent524/100K
Property917/100K

Health

Obesity39.6%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,591/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain35.4 in/yr
Elevation735 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.5%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute28 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8

Did You Know?

Croswell was founded in 1845.
The median home in Croswell was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is St Clair County International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.