Crystal Falls, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Iron County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,734 Population 497/sq mi density
$59,712 Median Income $26,480 per capita
$79,900 Home Value $172,453 Zillow
$740 Median Rent 24.9% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$59,712 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,900 home value, $740/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Crystal Falls, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,712
21% below
$26,480 per capita
Home Value
$79,900
72% below
Zillow: $172,453
Median Rent
$740/mo
36% below
24.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
186/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
53% below
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
50% above
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
20% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F

How Crystal Falls Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
79%
Home Value
28%
Rent
64%
Poverty
101%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
150%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Crystal Falls a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Crystal Falls residents earn a median household income of $59,712 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,480. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 392 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Crystal Falls is $79,900 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $172,453. Median rent is $740/month, with 24.9% 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 1942.

Safety & Crime

Crystal Falls reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 186/100K.

Education

15.8% of adults in Crystal Falls hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Crystal Falls has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,734
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density497/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans9.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$59,712
Per Capita$26,480
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$420M
Avg Weekly Wage$864

Housing

A+
Home Value$79,900
Rent$740
Ownership81.7%
Zillow$172,453
Housing Units861
Rent Burden24.9%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property186/100K

Health

Obesity38.6%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,774/100K

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Rain30.4 in/yr
Elevation1,434 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute18 min
Broadband85.6%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Crystal Falls was founded in 1880.
The median home in Crystal Falls was built in 1942.
The nearest airport is Marquette/Sawyer Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.