Grass Lake, MI

Grass Lake, MI

At a Glance

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)

Is Grass Lake a Good Place to Live?

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 1.9% (47% 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 $330,179. 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.

Safety & Crime

Grass Lake reports 895 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 136% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,275/100K.

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 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. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

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