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Fairgrove, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Tuscola County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
492 Population 439/sq mi density
$37,500 Median Income $21,342 per capita
$75,600 Home Value $150,053 Zillow
$755 Median Rent 41.7% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
759 Violent Crime/100K 2,532 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$37,500 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,600 home value, $755/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
759 violent crimes/100K (100% above avg)
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: $150,053
Median Rent
$755/mo
35% below
41.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
759/100K
100% above
2,532/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.2%
79% below
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
31% above
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr

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
56%
Crime
200%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fairgrove a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
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 2.0% (44% below 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 $150,053. 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.

Safety & Crime

Fairgrove reports 759 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,532/100K.

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 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 33.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population492
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density439/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$37,500
Per Capita$21,342
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$1,769M
Avg Weekly Wage$976

Housing

A+
Home Value$75,600
Rent$755
Ownership88.2%
Zillow$150,053
Housing Units231
Rent Burden41.7%

Crime

F
Violent759/100K
Property2,532/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain33.1 in/yr
AQI38 (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.
31.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.