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Crystal Mountain, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Benzie County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
120 Population 67/sq mi density
$487,500 Home Value $295,770 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
213 Violent Crime/100K 1,953 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
213 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
71.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Crystal Mountain, MI

At a Glance

Home Value
$487,500
73% above
Zillow: $295,770
Violent Crime
213/100K
44% below
1,953/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
71.7%
113% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.4%
5% below
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
270 sunny days/yr

How Crystal Mountain Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
173%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
213%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
56%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Crystal Mountain a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Crystal Mountain is $487,500 , 73% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $295,770. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.

Safety & Crime

Crystal Mountain reports 213 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,953/100K.

Education

71.7% of adults in Crystal Mountain hold a bachelor's degree or higher (113% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Crystal Mountain has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population120
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density67/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans99.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$60,793
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$741M
Avg Weekly Wage$877

Housing

Home Value$487,500
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$295,770
Housing Units357
Rent Burden28.2%

Crime

F
Violent213/100K
Property1,953/100K

Health

Obesity30.4%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death9,354/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain36.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation972 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+71.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+19.4%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute30 min
Broadband54.0%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Crystal Mountain was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Gaylord Regional (72 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
5.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.