Grand Blanc, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Oakland County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
7,995 Population 2,215/sq mi density
$67,284 Median Income $45,289 per capita
$228,000 Home Value $292,725 Zillow
$854 Median Rent 24.1% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
165 Violent Crime/100K 736 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$67,284 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$228,000 home value, $854/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
165 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
43.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Grand Blanc, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,284
10% below
$45,289 per capita
Home Value
$228,000
19% below
Zillow: $292,725
Median Rent
$854/mo
27% below
24.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
165/100K
57% below
736/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.0%
28% above
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
22% above
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
14% above
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Grand Blanc Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
90%
Home Value
81%
Rent
73%
Poverty
30%
Bachelor's
128%
Unemployment
122%
Crime
43%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Grand Blanc a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Grand Blanc residents earn a median household income of $67,284 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,289. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 43,047 business establishments, including 3,099 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Grand Blanc is $228,000 , 19% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $292,725. Median rent is $854/month, with 24.1% 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 1973.

Safety & Crime

Grand Blanc reports 165 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 736/100K.

Education

43.0% of adults in Grand Blanc hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% above the national average). 92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Grand Blanc 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 32.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population7,995
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density2,215/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born5.3%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$67,284
Per Capita$45,289
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$143,144M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,498

Housing

A+
Home Value$228,000
Rent$854
Ownership56.5%
Zillow$292,725
Housing Units3,538
Rent Burden24.1%

Crime

F
Violent165/100K
Property736/100K

Health

Obesity36.6%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,101/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain32.0 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation845 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+43.0%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+17.8%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute40 min
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries40

Did You Know?

Grand Blanc was founded in 1823.
The median home in Grand Blanc was built in 1973.
16.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bishop International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 3,099 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.