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Crystal, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Gratiot County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
966 Population 350/sq mi density
$50,278 Median Income $30,045 per capita
$192,500 Home Value $196,701 Zillow
$542 Median Rent 34.2% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$50,278 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$192,500 home value, $542/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Crystal, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,278
33% below
$30,045 per capita
Home Value
$192,500
32% below
Zillow: $196,701
Median Rent
$542/mo
53% below
34.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,347/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.6%
15% below
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
26% above
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Crystal Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
67%
Home Value
68%
Rent
47%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
85%
Unemployment
86%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Crystal a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Crystal residents earn a median household income of $50,278 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,045. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 794 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Crystal is $192,500 , 32% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $196,701. Median rent is $542/month, with 34.2% 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 1964.

Safety & Crime

Crystal reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,347/100K.

Education

28.6% of adults in Crystal hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% below the national average). 97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Crystal has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population966
Median Age55.6 yrs
Density350/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$50,278
Per Capita$30,045
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,982M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,055

Housing

A+
Home Value$192,500
Rent$542
Ownership88.5%
Zillow$196,701
Housing Units790
Rent Burden34.2%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,347/100K

Health

Obesity40.4%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,638/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain34.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation808 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.6%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+24.2%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute38 min
Broadband85.8%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Crystal was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Capital Region International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.