Grand Ledge, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Eaton County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
7,797 Population 2,015/sq mi density
$66,515 Median Income $42,049 per capita
$189,300 Home Value $302,550 Zillow
$944 Median Rent 27.9% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
206 Violent Crime/100K 437 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$66,515 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$189,300 home value, $944/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
206 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Grand Ledge, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,515
11% below
$42,049 per capita
Home Value
$189,300
33% below
Zillow: $302,550
Median Rent
$944/mo
19% below
27.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
206/100K
46% below
437/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.0%
7% above
98.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
18% above
12.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Grand Ledge Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
89%
Home Value
67%
Rent
81%
Poverty
21%
Bachelor's
107%
Unemployment
144%
Crime
54%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Grand Ledge a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Grand Ledge residents earn a median household income of $66,515 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,049. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,107 business establishments, including 224 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Grand Ledge is $189,300 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $302,550. Median rent is $944/month, with 27.9% 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 1974.

Safety & Crime

Grand Ledge reports 206 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 46% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 437/100K.

Education

36.0% of adults in Grand Ledge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% above the national average). 98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Grand Ledge has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population7,797
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density2,015/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans9.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$66,515
Per Capita$42,049
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$7,448M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,170

Housing

A+
Home Value$189,300
Rent$944
Ownership67.7%
Zillow$302,550
Housing Units3,630
Rent Burden27.9%

Crime

F
Violent206/100K
Property437/100K

Health

Obesity37.9%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,898/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain34.6 in/yr
Elevation837 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.0%
High School+98.3%
Graduate+12.2%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute22 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Grand Ledge was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Capital Region International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.399 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 224 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.