Grass Lake, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Jackson County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
1,235 Population 1,314/sq mi density
$74,306 Median Income $38,894 per capita
$199,400 Home Value $346,675 Zillow
$954 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$74,306 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$199,400 home value, $954/mo rent
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Grass Lake, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$74,306
1% below
$38,894 per capita
Home Value
$199,400
29% below
Zillow: $346,675
Median Rent
$954/mo
18% below
25.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.9%
8% below
98.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
10% above
12.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

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)

Income
99%
Home Value
71%
Rent
82%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
92%
Unemployment
72%
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.