Michigan
Crystal Falls is a small town in Michigan with a population of 1,734. Residents earn $59,712 per year, which is 21% below the national average.
Based on current data, Crystal Falls receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Crystal Falls offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Crystal Falls is $59,712, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. 12.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Crystal Falls is $79,900, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $740 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Crystal Falls is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 70 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,265 per 100,000, 35% below the national average.
15.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Crystal Falls has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F. Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 97.5% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.5% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $59,712 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,480 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $864 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $53,815 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.5% |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 392 |
| County GDP | $420M |
| Restaurants | 38 |
| Healthcare | 28 |
| Retail | 50 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,533 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.67% |
| Commute Time | 18.0 min |
| Work from Home | 6.8% |
| Census Median | $79,900 |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $149,222 |
| Census Median Rent | $740 |
| 36% below US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,533 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.67% |
| Obesity | 38.6% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.7% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| COPD | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.5% |
| Depression | 28.9% |
| Mental Distress | 20.1% |
| Physical Distress | 14.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.3% |
| Premature Death | 10,774/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 28 |
| Total Violent | 70.3/100K |
| 82% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 70.3/100K |
| Total Property | 1,264.9/100K |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 351.4/100K |
| Theft | 913.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 38.9°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 31.4 inches |
| 18% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,434 ft (437 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 497/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.0902°N, 88.3214°W |
| County FIPS | 26071 |
Winner: Republican by 29.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.8% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 497/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 28 |
| Restaurants | 38 |
| Retail Stores | 50 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 18.0 min |
| Work from Home | 6.8% |