Michigan · Metropolitan Area
Grand Ledge is a small city in Michigan with a population of 7,797. Residents earn $66,515 per year, which is 11% below the national average.
Based on current data, Grand Ledge receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Grand Ledge offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Grand Ledge is $66,515, 11% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Grand Ledge is $189,300, 33% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $944 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Grand Ledge is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 39 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 424 per 100,000, 78% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 36.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Grand Ledge experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches, including 50.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 99.0% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.0% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $66,515 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $42,049 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,170 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,805 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.6% |
| 79% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,107 |
| County GDP | $7,448M |
| Restaurants | 224 |
| Healthcare | 234 |
| Retail | 311 |
| Manufacturing | 104 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,244 |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.77% |
| Commute Time | 21.9 min |
| Work from Home | 13.7% |
| Census Median | $189,300 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $291,009 |
| Median List Price | $299,900 |
| Median List Price | $299,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $142 |
| Homes Sold | 10 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.4% |
| Price Drops | 18.8% |
| Inventory | 16 |
| Census Median Rent | $944 |
| 19% below US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,244 |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.77% |
| Obesity | 37.9% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.5% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.7% |
| Depression | 29.0% |
| Mental Distress | 18.6% |
| Physical Distress | 11.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.5% |
| Premature Death | 7,898/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 75.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 234 |
| Total Violent | 38.6/100K |
| 90% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 25.7/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 12.9/100K |
| Total Property | 424.2/100K |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 102.8/100K |
| Theft | 308.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 12.9/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.3 inches |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 50.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 837 ft (255 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,015/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7529°N, 84.7449°W |
| County FIPS | 26045 |
Winner: Republican by 3.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 36.0% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 2,015/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 234 |
| Restaurants | 224 |
| Retail Stores | 311 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Avg Commute | 21.9 min |
| Work from Home | 13.7% |