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Fowlerville, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Ingham County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,950 Population 1,277/sq mi density
$43,155 Median Income $28,529 per capita
$189,000 Home Value $321,670 Zillow
$1,008 Median Rent 32.2% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
174 Violent Crime/100K 2,161 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$43,155 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$189,000 home value, $1,008/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
174 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: $321,670
Median Rent
$1,008/mo
13% below
32.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
174/100K
54% below
2,161/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
56% below
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
14.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
18% above
19.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr

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
72%
Crime
46%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fowlerville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 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 2.6% (28% below 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 $321,670. 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 174 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,161/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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 49°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population2,950
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density1,277/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$43,155
Per Capita$28,529
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty14.0%
County GDP$23,569M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,318

Housing

A
Home Value$189,000
Rent$1,008
Ownership62.3%
Zillow$321,670
Housing Units1,363
Rent Burden32.2%

Crime

F
Violent174/100K
Property2,161/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault35/100K
Burglary174/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain34.3 in/yr
AQI38 (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.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 168 Mbps.
There are 619 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 27 fatal vehicle crashes.