At a Glance
Median Income
$63,618
$30,115 per capita
Home Value
$140,600
Zillow: $245,828
Median Rent
$944/mo
30.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
594/100K
1,553/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.7%
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Eaton Rapids Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Eaton Rapids's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Eaton Rapids a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Eaton Rapids residents earn a median household income of $63,618 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,115. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% 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 Eaton Rapids is $140,600 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $245,828. Median rent is $944/month, with 30.6% 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 1950.
Safety & Crime
Eaton Rapids reports 594 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 56% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,553/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
17.7% of adults in Eaton Rapids hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Eaton Rapids has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population5,197
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density1,432/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$63,618
Per Capita$30,115
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$7,448M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,170
Housing
A+
Home Value$140,600
Rent$944
Ownership64.2%
Zillow$245,828
Housing Units2,165
Rent Burden30.6%
Crime
F
Violent594/100K
Property1,553/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault422/100K
Burglary153/100K
Health
Obesity40.5%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,898/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain36.3 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation881 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.7%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute27 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Eaton Rapids was founded in 1835.
The median home in Eaton Rapids was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Capital Region International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.399 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 224 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
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