At a Glance
Median Income
$112,333
$44,560 per capita
Home Value
$220,500
Zillow: $313,141
Median Rent
$876/mo
35.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.7%
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
11.6% smoking rate
How Dimondale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dimondale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dimondale a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dimondale residents earn a median household income of $112,333 , which is 49% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,560. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,107 business establishments, including 224 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dimondale is $220,500 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $313,141. Median rent is $876/month, with 35.7% 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 1969.
Education
32.7% of adults in Dimondale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% below the national average).
96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dimondale has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,582
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density1,778/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$112,333
Per Capita$44,560
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$7,448M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,170
Housing
A+
Home Value$220,500
Rent$876
Ownership87.3%
Zillow$313,141
Housing Units596
Rent Burden35.7%
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,898/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
Elevation869 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.7%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute23 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Dimondale was founded in 1856.
The median home in Dimondale was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Capital Region International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.399 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 224 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.