Grass Lake, MI

Michigan · Jackson County · Jackson Metro

Grass Lake is a small town in Michigan with a population of 1,235. Residents earn $74,306 per year, which is 1% below the national average.

Data updated April 2026

3.4 /5.0

B Good

1,235 Population 1,314/sq mi density

$74,306 Median Income $38,894 per capita

$199,400 Home Value $330,179 Zillow

$954 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent

48°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr

895 Violent Crime/100K 4,275 property/100K

Overall

3.4 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.3 / 5.0

$74,306 median income, 1.9% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$199,400 home value, $954/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

895 violent crimes/100K (136% above avg)

Education

3.5 / 5.0

30.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $74,306

1% lower than US avg

Home Value $199,400

29% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 895/100K

136% higher than US avg

Bachelor's+ 30.9%

8% lower than US avg

Median Rent $954

18% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 35.3%

10% higher than US avg

Unemployment 1.9%

47% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 8.0%

35% lower than US avg

How Grass Lake Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,235

Median Age32.5 yrs

Density1,314/mi²

Male / Female51% / 49%

Largest GroupWhite 96%

Veterans6.4%

Economy

Median Income$74,306

Per Capita$38,894

Unemployment1.9%

Poverty8.0%

County GDP$9,061M

Commute28 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$199,400

Rent$954

Ownership77.3%

Zillow$330,179

Housing Units518

Rent Burden25.0%

Crime

Violent895/100K

Property4,275/100K

Health

Obesity35.3%

Uninsured5.2%

Smoking12.0%

Depression27.9%

Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)

AQI38 (Good)

Rain34.7 in/yr

Sunny Days260/yr

Elevation1,026 ft (313 m)

Education

Bachelor's+30.9%

High School+98.7%

Graduate+7.6%

School Score4.94

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%

Commute28 min

Broadband85.3%

EV Stations26

Libraries14

Is Grass Lake a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Grass Lake receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates. Grass Lake offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Grass Lake is $74,306, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. 8.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Grass Lake is $199,400, 29% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $954 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

With 895 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern / this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,275 per 100,000, 118% above the national average.

Education

30.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Grass Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches, including 32.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Grass Lake has a population of 1,235 with a density of 1,314 people per square mile, spread across 0.9 square miles. The median age is 32.5 years, 16% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.3% female and 50.7% male. The city is predominantly White (95.5%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.4% of residents. 6.4% of the population are veterans. 8.2% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average). 94.9% have health insurance coverage.

Population

1,235

Total Population

1,314

People / sq mi

32.5yrs

Median Age

16% below US avg

0.9mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.7%

Female 49.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Grass Lake vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.4%

24% above US avg

Spanish 2.6%

81% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Grass Lake vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Grass Lake is $74,306, which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,894. The average weekly wage is $1,195, 17% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 3,104 business establishments, including 259 restaurants. The cost of living index is 96.2, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes. 15.0% of workers work from home.

Income: Grass Lake vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$74,306
	1% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$38,894
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,195
IRS Avg AGI	$64,973
Gini Index	0.446 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	1.9%
	47% below US avg
Poverty Rate	8.0%
	35% below US avg
Establishments (County)	3,104
County GDP	$9,061M

Business (County)

Restaurants	259
Healthcare	404
Retail	484
Manufacturing	251

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$5,416
	55% above US avg
Cost of Living	96.20 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	2.72%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	27.7 min
Drive Alone	75.5%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	15.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Grass Lake is $199,400, 29% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $330,179, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 98.1% of their list price. Monthly rent averages $954 (18% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $891 for a one-bedroom to $1,113 for a two-bedroom apartment. 77.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 518 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1950. The average annual property tax is $5,416 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 25.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$199,400
	29% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$330,179
Median List Price	$305,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$305,000
$/Sq Ft	$131
Homes Sold	1
Sale-to-List Ratio	98.1%
Price Drops	0.0%
Inventory	4

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$954
	18% below US avg
Rent Burden	25.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$807
1 Bedroom	$891
2 Bedrooms	$1,113
3 Bedrooms	$1,419
4 Bedrooms	$1,588

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	77.3%
Owner-Occupied	77.3%
Renter-Occupied	22.7%
Housing Units	518
Median Year Built	1950

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$5,416
	55% above US avg
Effective Rate	2.72%

In Grass Lake, 35.3% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 8.3% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 4.9% of residents, below the national average. 30.5% have high blood pressure. 12.0% are current smokers. 19.3% report binge drinking. 20.6% are physically inactive, below the national average. 27.9% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 18.1% experience frequent mental distress. 5.2% of residents lack health insurance (below the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,320. The dentist ratio is 1:1,468. 74.4% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.2 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Grass Lake vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	35.3%
	10% above US avg
Diabetes	8.3%
Heart Disease	4.9%
High Blood Pressure	30.5%
Asthma	11.4%
COPD	5.6%
Cancer	8.1%
Stroke	2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	12.0%
	14% below US avg
Binge Drinking	19.3%
Physical Inactivity	20.6%
Depression	27.9%
Mental Distress	18.1%
Physical Distress	11.8%
Short Sleep	37.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	94.9%
Uninsured	5.2%
	40% below US avg
Primary Care	1:2,320
Dentists	1:1,468
Mental Health	1:286
Checkup Rate	76.3%
Dental Visits	73.9%
Premature Death	9,855/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.2/10
Exercise Access	74.4%
Healthcare Facilities	404

Grass Lake has a violent crime rate of 895 per 100,000 residents, 136% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 4,275 per 100,000, 118% above the U.S. average. The county recorded 28 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Grass Lake receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Grass Lake vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	895.1/100K
	136% above US avg

Property Crime

Total Property	4,274.9/100K
	118% above US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	28
Traffic Accidents	197
Avg Accident Severity	2.6 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Grass Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. The area receives 32.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 1,026 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	48.3°F
	11% below US avg
January Average	24°F (-5°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,026 ft (313 m)
Area	0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density	1,314/sq mi
Coordinates	42.2508°N, 84.2062°W
Timezone	America/Detroit
County	Jackson County County
Nearest Airport	Capital Region International (LAN) 41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.7"

9% below US avg

Snowfall 32.9"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.58"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.50"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	76.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	34.2 / 100
Community Resilience	91.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 18, 2024.

May 2, 2015	5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan	M4.2	101 km
Sep 2, 1994	5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan	M3.5	69 km
Apr 20, 2018	Michigan	M3.4	99 km
Jun 30, 2015	5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan	M3.3	70 km
Jan 26, 2012	5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana	M3.0	130 km
Feb 23, 2011	18 km NE of Leamington, Canada	M3.0	147 km
Apr 12, 2007	11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio	M2.8	121 km
May 14, 2010	1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio	M2.7	122 km
May 20, 2023	3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio	M2.6	98 km
May 14, 2017	18 km ENE of Leamington, Canada	M2.6	149 km
Jun 4, 1990	4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio	M2.5	137 km
Mar 18, 2024	4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio	M2.5	99 km
Sep 7, 2012	17 km ESE of Stony Point, Michigan	M2.5	103 km
Mar 8, 2010	7 km ENE of Grosse Ile, Michigan	M2.5	94 km
Feb 7, 2016	6 km W of Put-in-Bay, Ohio	M2.5	127 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

448 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 211 fatalities, 2,375 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 8, 1953	EF5	99 km	116
Jun 5, 2010	EF4	95 km	7
Apr 2, 1977	EF4	70 km	1
Mar 20, 1976	EF4	71 km	1
Apr 21, 1967	EF4	90 km	0
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	99 km	23
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	83 km	21
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	76 km	1
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	82 km	18
Jul 4, 1957	EF4	49 km	0
May 12, 1956	EF4	94 km	3
May 12, 1956	EF4	81 km	0
Jun 8, 1953	EF4	74 km	4
Mar 15, 2012	EF3	26 km	0
Aug 24, 2007	EF3	64 km	0
Mar 27, 1991	EF3	67 km	0
Mar 27, 1991	EF3	59 km	0
Sep 14, 1990	EF3	66 km	0
May 15, 1986	EF3	72 km	0
Aug 8, 1984	EF3	93 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	24°F (-5°C)	1.6 in	Coldest
February	25°F (-4°C)	1.5 in	Driest
March	35°F (1°C)	2.4 in
April	46°F (8°C)	3.0 in
May	58°F (14°C)	3.1 in
June	67°F (19°C)	3.6 in	Wettest
July	71°F (22°C)	3.1 in	Warmest
August	69°F (21°C)	3.2 in
September	61°F (16°C)	3.3 in
October	50°F (10°C)	2.3 in
November	38°F (4°C)	2.7 in
December	27°F (-3°C)	2.3 in

Grass Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (1.5").

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Grass Lake is located in Jackson County. It is classified as Metro / under 250K, part of a metropolitan area. 30.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 8% below the national average of 33.7%. 98.7% have completed high school. 7.6% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 4.9 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 59.9% of the vote, a 21.3-point margin. 85.3% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 26 EV charging stations. There are 14 public libraries serving the community. 404 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 75.5% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.9%

D 38.6%

Winner: Republican by 21.3 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	28
Traffic Accidents	197
Avg Accident Severity	2.6 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	30.9%
	8% below US avg
High School+	98.7%
Graduate Degree+	7.6%
School Test Score	4.94

B Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 3	Metro / under 250K
Population Density	1,314/sq mi
Total Area	0.9 sq mi
County	Jackson County County

Services

Broadband Access	85.3%
Avg Download Speed	111.7 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	20.2 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	26
Alt Fuel Stations	30
Public Libraries	14
Healthcare Facilities	404
Restaurants	259
Retail Stores	484

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	27.7 min
Drive Alone	75.5%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	15.0%

Average costs for common services in Grass Lake. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$241 ($144-$385)
Specialist Visit	$337 ($192-$529)
Urgent Care Visit	$192 ($96-$337)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,116 ($770-$4,810)
Dental Cleaning	$125 ($72-$192)
Dental Filling	$241 ($144-$385)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$43 ($24-$72)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$72 ($48-$115)
Brake Pad Replacement	$289 ($144-$481)
Tire Rotation	$38 ($19-$72)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$577 ($385-$962)
Battery Replacement	$192 ($96-$337)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$96 ($58-$144)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$87 ($48-$135)
HVAC Repair	$385 ($144-$770)
HVAC System Install	$6,734 ($3,848-$11,544)
Roof Repair	$962 ($385-$1,924)
Roof Replacement	$8,658 ($5,291-$14,430)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,443 ($481-$3,367)
Divorce (Contested)	$14,430 ($4,810-$28,860)
DUI Defense	$4,810 ($1,924-$9,620)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,443 ($770-$2,886)
Will Preparation	$481 ($192-$962)
Trust Preparation	$2,405 ($962-$4,810)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$24 ($14-$43)
Women's Haircut	$53 ($29-$96)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$144 ($72-$241)
Manicure	$24 ($14-$43)
Pedicure	$38 ($24-$63)
Massage (1 Hour)	$77 ($48-$125)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.94 ($2.89-$5.29)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.37 ($2.41-$4.81)
Loaf of Bread	$3.66 ($2.41-$5.29)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.33 ($2.89-$6.25)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.29 ($3.85-$7.22)
Rice (per lb)	$0.96 ($0.58-$1.73)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$135 ($77-$241)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$67 ($29-$144)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$67 ($38-$115)
Internet (Monthly)	$67 ($38-$96)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$63 ($29-$96)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$82 ($48-$144)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$192 ($72-$481)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,924 ($1,154-$3,367)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$67 ($29-$125)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$14 ($7.70-$24)
Car Registration (Annual)	$96 ($29-$241)
Driver's License Renewal	$29 ($14-$72)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,154 ($577-$2,405)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$962 ($481-$1,924)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$385 ($192-$673)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$48 ($24-$96)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$962 ($385-$2,405)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$12,025 ($4,810-$28,860)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$58 ($29-$96)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$96 ($48-$192)
Dog Grooming	$58 ($29-$96)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$38 ($19-$72)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$289 ($144-$481)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$192 ($96-$385)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$498
Toddler	$511
Preschool	$511
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$744
Toddler	$744
Preschool	$682

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Jackson County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Manufacturing	9,250	265	$71,834	2.01
Health Care & Social Assistance	8,476	434	$66,029	1.06
Retail Trade	6,349	397	$39,753	1.14
Accommodation & Food Services	4,590	234	$21,094	0.90
Administrative & Waste Services	2,986	157	$39,255	0.91
Construction	2,405	300	$74,693	0.82
Professional & Technical Services	2,275	219	$84,317	0.58
Other Services	1,765	293	$36,508	1.05
Finance & Insurance	1,579	149	$77,904	0.70
Wholesale Trade	1,241	132	$84,925	0.56
Educational Services	1,057	39	$36,688	0.91
Arts & Entertainment	584	47	$20,775	0.62
Management of Companies	566	13	$104,551	0.60
Real Estate	532	98	$44,530	0.61
Agriculture & Forestry	296	46	$45,143	0.65
Unclassified	191	46	$57,565	2.45
Information & Technology	148	33	$62,191	0.14
Mining & Oil/Gas	37	4	$77,094	0.17

Schools in Grass Lake

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
George Long Elementary School	Elementary	638	37	17.2:1
Grass Lake High School	High	366	21	17.4:1
Grass Lake Middle School	Middle	311	19	16.4:1

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Radio Stations near Grass Lake

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Handcrafted Radio	-	MP3 128 kbps
Sports Talk 1050 WTKA	sports	AAC+ 48 kbps
WCBN 88.3 Ann Arbor, MI	freeform	MP3 320 kbps
WHMI 93.5 FM	classic hits	MP3
WLBY AM 1290	ann arbor, michigan	MP3 80 kbps
WDBM 88.9 "Impact 89FM" - East Lansing, MI	alternative, college radio	MP3 192 kbps

National Parks Near Grass Lake

16 national parks and monuments found near Grass Lake.

Park	Type	Fee
Bloomer State Park	State Park	Free
Coldwater State Park	State Park	Free
Dodge #4 State Park	State Park	Free
Harrison Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Hayes State Park	State Park	Free
Independence Dam State Park	State Park	Free
Mary Jane Thurston State Park	State Park	Free
Maumee Bay State Park	State Park	Free
Maybury State Park	State Park	Free
Meridian-Baseline State Park	State Park	Free
Pokagon State Park	State Park	Free
River Raisin National Battlefield Park	National Battlefield Park	Free
Seven Lakes State Park	State Park	Free
Sleepy Hollow State Park	State Park	Free
Sterling State Park	State Park	Free
W. J. Hayes State Park	State Park	Free

Historical Trends - Grass Lake

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	1,163	$50,521
2015	1,157	$55,208
2017	1,154	$60,294
2019	1,146	$67,619
2021	1,119	$74,464
2023	1,102	$74,306

Museums in Grass Lake

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
SOUTHERN MICHIGAN RAILROAD SOCIETY	HISTORY MUSEUM	320 S DIVISION STREET	5174567677	$78,269
WATERLOO FARM MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	13493 WATERLOO MUNITH ROAD	5175962254	$44,299
CHELSEA AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	125 JACKSON ST	7344757047	$28,256
ELLA SHARP MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		5177872320	$10,438
WHISTLESTOP PARK ASSOCIATION	HISTORY MUSEUM			$6,488
SCI-TEL ENERGY	HISTORY MUSEUM			$2,774
CHELSEA DEPOT ASSOCIATION	HISTORY MUSEUM	125 JACKSON ST	7344750862
GRASS LAKE AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF CLINTON	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
IRISH HILLS HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5174675300
JACKSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
JACKSON PARKS AND RECREATION	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		7314258223
LESLIE AREA MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		5175895220
LESLIE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5175895220
MANCHESTER AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
MICHIGAN WHITETAIL HALL OF FAME MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		5179370533
POTTER CENTER ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM
PRESERVATION CHELSEA	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
STOCKBRIDGE AREA GENEALOGICAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
WATERLOO NATURAL HISTORY ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7344753170

Libraries in Grass Lake

Name	Address	Annual Visits
JACKSON DISTRICT LIBRARY	244 WEST MICHIGAN AVENUE	638,849
CHELSEA DISTRICT LIBRARY	221 SOUTH MAIN STREET	216,306
CLINTON TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY	100 BROWN STREET	27,874
MANCHESTER DISTRICT LIBRARY	912 CITY ROAD (M-52)	24,136
SOMERSET TOWNSHIP LIBRARY	12715 EAST CHICAGO ROAD	2,160

Farmers Markets in Grass Lake

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Chelsea Farmers Market	222 S. Main St.	05/04/2013 to 10/26/2013	Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
CONCORD MARKET	106 East Jackson Rd (M-60),
Downtown Jackson Grand River Farmers Market	117 W. Louis Glick Hwy	06/04/2013 to 11/02/2013	Tue: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;Fri: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
Friends of Walker Tavern Farmers' Market	13220M-50				Visit
Manachester Farmers Market	Adrian Street
Open Air Market of Stockbridge	125 South Clinton Street	05/02/2014 to 10/24/2014	Fri: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM;
The Bushel Basket Market: The Farmers Market at Chelsea Community Hospital	222 S. Main St, Chelsea, MI 48118 (Palmer Lot)	05/07/2014 to 03/25/2015	Wed: 2:00 PM-6:00 PM;		Visit
The Green Market at Allegiance Health	1201 East Michigan Avenue				Visit

Restaurants in Grass Lake

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clear Lake Grill

Marco's Pizza

Prates Place

Cafes in Grass Lake

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asher Creek

Gas Stations in Grass Lake

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Marathon

Mobil

Banks in Grass Lake

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CP Federal Credit Union

Farmers State Bank of Munith

Golf Courses in Grass Lake

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Calderone Farms Golf Club

Waterloo Golf Course

Breweries in Grass Lake

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
127 Brewing	Bars & Clubs, Breweries, Nightlife, Food & Drink	3090 Shirley Dr	5172581346	Visit
Chelsea Alehouse Brewery	Brewery, Music Venue, and American Restaurant	420 N Main St	7344752337	Visit
Cork N Cap	Winemaking Equipment & Supplies, Brewer Equipment Supplies & Services, Beverages Retail, General Mer	904 Lansing Ave	5177840687	Visit
Grey Stone Tavern	Take Out Restaurants, Bars & Clubs, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Restaurants, Bars & Pubs, recreation, Tav	1008 Lansing Ave	5177896050
Key Largo Lounge Inc	Cocktail Lounges, Bars & Clubs, Bars & Pubs, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Restaurants, Venues, Night Clubs	1896 Horton Rd	5177824143	Visit
Korner Keg	Bars & Clubs, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Restaurants, Bars & Pubs, Venues, recreation, Taverns, Bars, fo	2500 Page Ave	5177825797
Missy's Little Grass Shack	Grass Lake Restaurants, Take Out Restaurants, Lawn & Grounds Maintenance, Grass Lake, Restaurant, Mi	100 E Michigan Ave	5175223471	Visit
Shamrock Bar	Jackson Michigan, Venues, Bar, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Bar & Grill Restaurants, recreation, food and	1628 E Michigan Ave	5177688129	Visit

Pharmacies in Grass Lake

1 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
GRASS LAKE COMMUNITY PHARMACY	112 EAST MICHIGAN AVENUE	517-522-4100

Cell Towers in Grass Lake

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
1035 - B Henry Road	GTOWER	102
1035 - B Henry Road	GTOWER	102
20175 MCKERNAN ROAD (54178)	LTOWER	88
20175 MCKERNAN ROAD (54178)	LTOWER	88
9230 Cedar Knolls Drive	LTOWER	84
9230 Cedar Knolls Drive	LTOWER	84
Grass Lake Cell Site 2419 Morrissey Road	TOWER	82
2280 BASELINE ROAD	TOWER	81
2280 BASELINE ROAD	TOWER	81
19000 OLD US 12	TOWER	79
19000 OLD US 12	TOWER	79
(Manchester) 20410 Gieske Road	LTOWER	78
(Manchester) 20410 Gieske Road	LTOWER	78
4020 Clear Lake Road	LTOWER	61
4020 Clear Lake Road	LTOWER	61
18538 Dexter Tr. (27135)	MTOWER	61
18538 Dexter Tr. (27135)	MTOWER	61
18801 Vicary Road (46915)	MTOWER	60
18801 Vicary Road (46915)	MTOWER	60
13500 US-12 (46980)	MTOWER	59
13500 US-12 (46980)	MTOWER	59
STOCKBRIDGE CELL SITE 4400 ADAMS ROAD	TOWER	52

Fire Stations in Grass Lake

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Grass Lake Charter Fire Department	139 W Michigan AVE	Volunteer			517-522-4200

Power Plants Near Grass Lake

Name	Type	Primary Fuel	Capacity (MW)	Status
LETTS CREEK SOLAR, LLC	SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC	221114	-84.1	P

Bridges in Grass Lake

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1960	213	32,000	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1960	210	32,000	F
Box Beam (Single/Spread)	Prestressed concrete	2010	67	23,050	F
Box Beam (Single/Spread)	Prestressed concrete	2010	67	23,050	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1986	34	850	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1939	25	624	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1978	100	250	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1960	213	75	F

Amtrak Stations in Grass Lake

1 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Jackson, MI	501 East Michigan Avenue	TRAIN

Superfund Sites Near Grass Lake

5 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
BUCKEYE TERMINALS, LLC	6777 BROOKLYN ROAD	JACKSON
CONSUMERS ENERGY MERCURY ASSESSMENTS	212 WEST MICHIGAN AVENUE	JACKSON
COUNTY OF JACKSON RESOURCE RECOVERY	1990 E PARNELL RD	JACKSON
MILSCO MANUFACTURING COMPANY	2313 BROOKLYN ROAD	JACKSON
PILKINGTON NORTH AMERICA INC	11700 TECUMSEH CLINTON ROAD	LENAWEE

Airports Near Grass Lake

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Bishop International Airport	FNT	Medium Airport
Capital Region International Airport	LAN	Medium Airport
Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport	TOL	Medium Airport
Jackson County Airport/Reynolds Field	JXN	Medium Airport
Willow Run Airport	YIP	Medium Airport
Abrams Municipal Airport	-	Small Airport
Air Rahe Airport	-	Small Airport
Airbatco Field	-	Small Airport
Al Meyers Airport	-	Small Airport
Ann Arbor Municipal Airport	ARB	Small Airport
Archer Memorial Field	-	Small Airport
Barnstormers 5 Airport	-	Small Airport
Belleville Airport	-	Small Airport
Betz Airport	-	Small Airport
Brewer Landing Strip	-	Small Airport
Brighton Airport	-	Small Airport
Brooks Field	-	Small Airport
Cackleberry Airport	-	Small Airport
Canton-Plymouth-Mettetal Airport	-	Small Airport
Carl's Airport	-	Small Airport
Carriage Lane Airport	-	Small Airport
Claucherty Airport	-	Small Airport
Cloud Nine East Airport	-	Small Airport
Cloud Nine West Airport	-	Small Airport
Crippen Field	-	Small Airport
Davis Field	-	Small Airport
Dennis Farms Airport	-	Small Airport
Downwind Acres Airport	-	Small Airport
Fitch H Beach Airport	-	Small Airport
Flying Crown Airport	-	Small Airport
Forest Hill Airport	-	Small Airport
Fremont (Murphy) Airport	-	Small Airport
Fulton County Airport	-	Small Airport
Glowacki Airport	-	Small Airport
Gooding Airport	-	Small Airport
Gorilla Airport	-	Small Airport
Gradolph Field	-	Small Airport
Grieser Airport	-	Small Airport
Haigh Airport	-	Small Airport
Ham-A-Lot Field	-	Small Airport
Hillsdale Municipal Airport	-	Small Airport
Hoerners Corners Airport	-	Small Airport
Howard Airfield	-	Small Airport
Johnston Airport	-	Small Airport
Joyce Binns Memorial Airport	-	Small Airport
Kellers Strip	-	Small Airport
Lautzenhiser Airpark	-	Small Airport
Lenawee County Airport	ADG	Small Airport
Livingston County Spencer J. Hardy Airport	-	Small Airport
Maidens Airport	-	Small Airport

Police Stations in Grass Lake

6 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone



Cambridge Township Police Department
City of Jackson Police Department	216 East Washington Avenue
City of Leslie Police Department
Clinton Village Police Department
Michigan State Police
Woodstock Police Department	6486 Devils Lake Highway

Grocery Stores in Grass Lake

7 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Dollar General Store 17713	Other	148 N Union St
Frank's Shop-Rite	Super Store	401 W Michigan Ave
Grass Lake Farmers Market	Farmers and Markets	110 Brown St
Lightning Quick Gas n Go 26	Convenience Store	4400 Clear Lake Rd
MUGG&BOPPS 8	Convenience Store	3864 Mount Hope Rd
Save Time 98	Convenience Store	224 E Michigan Ave
SMY MINI MART	Convenience Store	674 E Michigan Ave

Treatment Centers in Grass Lake

2 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Lifeways	Both	517-789-1200
Victory Clinical Services III	Substance Abuse	517-784-2929

Churches & Religious Organizations in Grass Lake

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
ASSEMBLY OF GOD	PO BOX 160
FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER	1901 MOUNT HOPE RD
FEDERATED CHURCH OF GRASS LAKE	519 E MICHIGAN AVE
HARVEST BAPTIST CHURCH	17999 WASHBURN RD
MT HOPE BIBLE CHURCH	12884 TRIST RD
ST JACOB LUTHERAN CHURCH	12501 RIETHMILLER RD
ZION JACKSON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH	9099 SEYMOUR RD

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Frequently Asked Questions About Grass Lake

What is the population of Grass Lake?

Grass Lake has a population of 1,235 residents and is located in Michigan. The population density is 1,314 people per square mile, spread across 0.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 32.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.3% female and 50.7% male.

Is Grass Lake expensive to live in?

Grass Lake has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 96.2 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $74,306, 1% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $199,400 (29% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $954 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Grass Lake safe?

Public safety is a concern in Grass Lake, with a violent crime rate of 895 per 100,000 / significantly above the national average of 380. However, crime tends to concentrate in certain areas, and many neighborhoods remain relatively safe. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,275 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Grass Lake receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Grass Lake?

Grass Lake has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.7 inches, with 32.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 38.

How is the job market in Grass Lake?

The job market in Grass Lake is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,195. There are 3,104 business establishments in the area, including 259 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 28 minutes, and 15.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Grass Lake?

The median home value in Grass Lake is $199,400. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $330,179. For renters, the median monthly rent is $954. Fair market rent is $891 for a 1-bedroom and $1,113 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 77.3%. The average annual property tax is $5,416.

How are the schools in Grass Lake?

Schools in Grass Lake have an average test score of 4.9 out of 10, below typical national benchmarks. Families may want to research individual school ratings. 30.9% of adults in Grass Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.7% have completed high school. 7.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Grass Lake?

The obesity rate in Grass Lake is 35.3% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 12.0% of adults are smokers. 20.6% are physically inactive. 27.9% of residents report depression. 5.2% lack health insurance (below the national rate). 74.4% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,320.

What is transportation like in Grass Lake?

The average commute in Grass Lake is 28 minutes. 75.5% of workers drive alone to work, and 15.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Grass Lake?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Grass Lake is 95.5% White, 0.6% Hispanic or Latino. 97.4% of residents speak only English at home. 6.4% of the population are military veterans. 8.2% of residents have a disability. 94.9% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

Michigan Center, MI 4,623 pop · 6.2 mi Jackson, MI 31,206 pop · 10.0 mi Vandercook Lake, MI 4,434 pop · 10.1 mi Brooklyn, MI 1,047 pop · 10.3 mi Chelsea, MI 5,420 pop · 10.4 mi Vineyard Lake, MI 1,038 pop · 11.1 mi Manchester, MI 2,375 pop · 11.3 mi Stockbridge, MI 1,235 pop · 13.8 mi Onsted, MI 1,283 pop · 16.9 mi Dexter, MI 4,495 pop · 17.5 mi Clinton, MI 2,795 pop · 17.6 mi Lake LeAnn, MI 1,522 pop · 17.6 mi Leslie, MI 2,167 pop · 18.0 mi Spring Arbor, MI 2,385 pop · 18.1 mi

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