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Grand Ledge, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Eaton County County
Grand Ledge, MI
At a Glance
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)
Is Grand Ledge a Good Place to Live?
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 3.3% (8% below 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 $291,009. 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 64 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,170/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.