At a Glance
Median Income
$74,306
$38,894 per capita
Home Value
$199,400
Zillow: $346,675
Median Rent
$954/mo
25.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.9%
98.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
12.0% smoking rate
How Grass Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Grass Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Grass Lake a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Grass Lake residents earn a median household income of $74,306 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,894. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,104 business establishments, including 259 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Grass Lake is $199,400 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $346,675. Median rent is $954/month, with 25.0% 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 1950.
Education
30.9% of adults in Grass Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% below the national average).
98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Grass Lake 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 32.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,235
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density1,314/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$74,306
Per Capita$38,894
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$9,061M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,195
Housing
A+
Home Value$199,400
Rent$954
Ownership77.3%
Zillow$346,675
Housing Units518
Rent Burden25.0%
Health
Obesity35.3%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death9,855/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain32.2 in/yr
Elevation1,026 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.9%
High School+98.7%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute28 min
Broadband85.3%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations26
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Grass Lake was founded in 1842.
The median home in Grass Lake was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Capital Region International (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
There are 259 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.