Fenton, MI

Michigan · Metropolitan · City

3.5 Good / 5.0
11,950 Population
$83,077 Median Income
$211,700 Home Value
$1,323 Median Rent
47°F Avg Temperature
139 Violent Crime / 100K
38.3 yrs Median Age
34.8% Bachelor's Degree+
3.5
Overall
4.1
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
3.8
Education

People

Population11,950
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density1,797/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 89.6%

Economy

4.1/5
Median Income$83,077
Per Capita Income$45,019
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty Rate4.0%
County GDP$10,122M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$211,700
Zillow Value$348,401
Median Rent$1,323
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,113

Health

Obesity35.0%
Diabetes8.0%
Depression28.6%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime139/100K
Property Crime1,934/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft52.0/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Jan / Jul23° / 70°
Rain34 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 38 (Good)

Education

3.8/5
Bachelor's+34.8%
High School+97.2%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.23
Libraries (County)6

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute32 min
Work From Home17.3%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations3

How Fenton Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$83,077
Home Value$211,700
Median Rent$1,323
Poverty Rate4.0%
Bachelor's Degree+34.8%
Unemployment5.8%
Violent Crime138.7 /100K
Avg Temperature46.8°F

Population & Age

Total Population11,950
Population Density1,797 per sq mi
Median Age38.3 years
Male44.5%
Female55.5%
Male 44.5%
Female 55.5%

Race & Ethnicity

White 89.6% Black 2.3% Hispanic 0.3% Other 7.8%
White89.6%
Black or African American2.3%
Hispanic or Latino0.3%
Asian0.0%
Other Races7.8%

Language

English Only95.0%
Spanish Speakers5.0%
English 95% Spanish 5%

Social Characteristics

Disability13.5%
Health Insurance93.6%

Income

11% above avg
Median Household Income$83,077
Per Capita Income$45,019
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,096
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$97,834

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate5.8%
Poverty Rate4.0%
Total Establishments (County)4,784
County GDP$10,122M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation314
Healthcare Facilities442
Retail Stores550
Manufacturing247
Total Establishments4,784

Industry Mix

Restaurants 314 Healthcare 442 Retail 550 Manufacturing 247

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$97,834
Avg Property Tax Paid$5,924

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time31.8 min
Work From Home17.3%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

25% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$211,700
Zillow Home Value Index$348,401

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$280,950
Price Per Sq Ft$189
Homes Sold (month)9
Sale-to-List Ratio98.8%
Price Drops15.6%
Active Inventory45

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied65.4%

Rental Costs

14% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,323
Zillow Rent Index$1,474

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$807
1 Bedroom$891
2 Bedroom$1,113
3 Bedroom$1,419
4 Bedroom$1,588

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$5,924
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.80%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.0%
Diabetes8.0%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure28.8%
Asthma11.6%
COPD6.0%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.8%
Physical Inactivity20.0%
Depression28.6%
Mental Distress (14+ days)18.7%
Physical Distress (14+ days)12.4%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage93.6%
Regular Checkup77.5%
Premature Death Rate5,584 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.9 / 10
Exercise Access87.1%
Healthcare Facilities (County)442
Restaurants (County)314

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime138.7 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape34.7 /100K
Robbery8.7 /100K
Aggravated Assault95.4 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime1,933.6 /100K
Burglary251.5 /100K
Larceny/Theft1,630.1 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft52.0 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)19

Temperature

23°F Jan 70°F Jul
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Average46.8°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation34.5 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median38.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation897 ft (273 m)
Land Area6.7 sq mi (17.2 km²)
Population Density1,797 per sq mi
Latitude42.8006°
Longitude-83.7177°
County FIPS26093

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61.3%
D 37.4%

Republican +24 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+34.8%
High School+97.2%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.23

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density1,797 per sq mi
Land Area6.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations3
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)7
Public Libraries (County)6

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)19

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