Fowlerville, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Ingham County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,950 Population 1,277/sq mi density
$43,155 Median Income $28,529 per capita
$189,000 Home Value $335,066 Zillow
$1,008 Median Rent 32.2% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
308 Violent Crime/100K 3,385 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$43,155 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$189,000 home value, $1,008/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
308 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Fowlerville, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,155
43% below
$28,529 per capita
Home Value
$189,000
33% below
Zillow: $335,066
Median Rent
$1,008/mo
13% below
32.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
308/100K
19% below
3,385/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
56% below
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
28% above
14.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
18% above
19.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Fowlerville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
57%
Home Value
67%
Rent
87%
Poverty
113%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
128%
Crime
81%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fowlerville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fowlerville residents earn a median household income of $43,155 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,529. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,868 business establishments, including 619 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fowlerville is $189,000 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $335,066. Median rent is $1,008/month, with 32.2% 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 1971.

Safety & Crime

Fowlerville reports 308 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 19% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,385/100K.

Education

14.7% of adults in Fowlerville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fowlerville has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population2,950
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density1,277/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$43,155
Per Capita$28,529
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty14.0%
County GDP$23,569M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,318

Housing

A
Home Value$189,000
Rent$1,008
Ownership62.3%
Zillow$335,066
Housing Units1,363
Rent Burden32.2%

Crime

F
Violent308/100K
Property3,385/100K

Health

Obesity37.9%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death9,801/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain33.1 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation902 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 34% / D 64%
Commute25 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed168 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16

Did You Know?

Fowlerville was founded in 1849.
The median home in Fowlerville was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Capital Region International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 168 Mbps.
There are 619 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 27 fatal vehicle crashes.