Fairgrove, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Tuscola County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
492 Population 439/sq mi density
$37,500 Median Income $21,342 per capita
$75,600 Home Value $159,099 Zillow
$755 Median Rent 41.7% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$37,500 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,600 home value, $755/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Fairgrove, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,500
50% below
$21,342 per capita
Home Value
$75,600
73% below
Zillow: $159,099
Median Rent
$755/mo
35% below
41.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.2%
79% below
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
31% above
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Fairgrove Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
50%
Home Value
27%
Rent
65%
Poverty
67%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
117%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fairgrove a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fairgrove residents earn a median household income of $37,500 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,342. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 921 business establishments, including 66 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fairgrove is $75,600 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $159,099. Median rent is $755/month, with 41.7% 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 1956.

Education

7.2% of adults in Fairgrove hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fairgrove has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population492
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density439/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans7.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$37,500
Per Capita$21,342
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$1,769M
Avg Weekly Wage$976

Housing

A+
Home Value$75,600
Rent$755
Ownership88.2%
Zillow$159,099
Housing Units231
Rent Burden41.7%

Health

Obesity42.1%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death9,016/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain34.3 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation660 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.2%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute32 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Fairgrove was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Mbs International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
32.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.