Michigan
Crystal is a small town in Michigan with a population of 966. Residents earn $50,278 per year, which is 33% below the national average.
Based on current data, Crystal receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times, high obesity rates. Crystal offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Crystal is $50,278, 33% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. 11.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Crystal is $192,500, 32% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $542 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
28.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Crystal experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches, including 39.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 98.4% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.6% |
| 88% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $50,278 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,045 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,055 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,876 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.1% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 794 |
| County GDP | $1,982M |
| Restaurants | 73 |
| Healthcare | 106 |
| Retail | 124 |
| Manufacturing | 47 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,958 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.06% |
| Commute Time | 38.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 84.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 10.3% |
| Census Median | $192,500 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $196,701 |
| Median List Price | $333,000 |
| Median List Price | $333,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $154 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.8% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $542 |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 34.2% |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,958 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.06% |
| Obesity | 40.4% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.3% |
| Asthma | 12.4% |
| COPD | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.8% |
| Depression | 30.2% |
| Mental Distress | 20.8% |
| Physical Distress | 14.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.0% |
| Premature Death | 8,638/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 69.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 106 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 47.0°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.5 inches |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 39.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 808 ft (246 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 350/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2590°N, 84.9319°W |
| County FIPS | 26057 |
Winner: Republican by 31.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 28.6% |
| 15% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 350/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 85.8% |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 106 |
| Restaurants | 73 |
| Retail Stores | 124 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 38.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 84.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 10.3% |