Grawn, MI

Michigan · Metropolitan Area

Grawn is a small town in Michigan with a population of 824. Residents earn $57,386 per year, which is 24% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
824 Population 1,268/sq mi density
$57,386 Median Income $27,988 per capita
$120,200 Home Value $327,436 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$57,386 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,200 home value
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $57,386
24% lower than US avg
Home Value $120,200
57% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.2%
67% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.8%
18% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.0%
68% lower than US avg

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

People

Population824
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density1,268/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 88%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$57,386
Per Capita$27,988
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$7,470M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$120,200
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$327,436

Health

Obesity37.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.6%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain36.2 in/yr
Elevation870 ft (265 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+86.7%
School Score5.23

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute29 min
Broadband100.0%
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Is Grawn a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Grawn receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Grawn offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Grawn is $57,386, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Grawn is $120,200, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

11.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.

Climate & Weather

Grawn has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches, including 101.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Grawn has a population of 824 with a density of 1,268 people per square mile. The median age is 37.7 years, 3% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.3%), with 11.7% Hispanic.

Population

824
Total Population
1,268
People / sq mi
37.7yrs
Median Age
3% below US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.3%
Female 54.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Grawn vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Grawn vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Grawn is $57,386, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Grawn vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,386
24% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,988
Avg Weekly Wage$1,140
IRS Avg AGI$91,357

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.0%
68% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,762
County GDP$7,470M

Business (County)

Restaurants290
Healthcare395
Retail551
Manufacturing180

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,269
136% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate6.88%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.1 min
Drive Alone91.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Grawn is $120,200, 57% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $327,436.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$120,200
57% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$327,436
Median List Price$259,450

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$259,450
$/Sq Ft$311
Homes Sold3
Sale-to-List Ratio99.7%
Price Drops33.3%
Inventory3

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied75.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,269
136% above US avg
Effective Rate6.88%
In Grawn, 37.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 28.6% report depression. 25.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Grawn vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.8%
18% above US avg
Diabetes9.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure31.5%
Asthma11.9%
COPD7.6%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.8%
Physical Inactivity25.1%
Depression28.6%
Mental Distress20.2%
Physical Distress14.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate77.0%
Premature Death6,589/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access77.8%
Healthcare Facilities395
Grawn has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 36.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.1°F
16% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall36.2 inches
5% below US avg
Snowfall101.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation870 ft (265 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density1,268/sq mi
Coordinates44.6610°N, 85.6883°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
County FIPS26055
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 11.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 1.7-point margin. 100.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.1%
D 48.3%

Winner: Republican by 1.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.2%
67% below US avg
High School+86.7%
School Test Score5.23
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density1,268/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access100.0%
EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities395
Restaurants290
Retail Stores551

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)14

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.1 min
Drive Alone91.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.2%

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