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
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$192,500
32% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$542/mo
53% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
88.5%
35% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
790
Median year built: 1964
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$192,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$196,701
Median Sale Price
$159,500
Median List Price
$333,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
88.5%
Owner-Occupied
11.5%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$807/mo
1 Bedroom
$891/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,113/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,419/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,588/mo
Census median rent:
$542/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
141 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
1
Price Drops
0.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$154
Active Inventory
5
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
34.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
10% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1964
Average age of housing stock: 62 years
Homeownership Rate
88.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $192,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $196,701 |
| Median Sale Price | $159,500 |
| Median List Price | $333,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $154 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $542 |
| FMR Studio | $807 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $891 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,113 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,419 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,588 |
Market
| Days on Market | 141 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Active Inventory | 5 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $154 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 88.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 11.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 88.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 790 |
| Median Year Built | 1964 |
| Rent Burden | 34.2% |
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