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Fair Plain, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Van Buren County County
Fair Plain, MI
At a Glance
How Fair Plain Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fair Plain's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Fair Plain a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Fair Plain residents earn a median household income of $55,536 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,653. The unemployment rate stands at 10.8% (200% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,643 business establishments, including 164 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fair Plain is $147,800 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,189. Median rent is $989/month, with 33.0% 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 1959.
Safety & Crime
Fair Plain reports 2,526 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 565% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,382/100K.
Education
24.5% of adults in Fair Plain hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below the national average). 88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fair Plain has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.