Michigan
Grayling is a small town in Michigan with a population of 1,638. Residents earn $31,719 per year, which is 58% below the national average.
Based on current data, Grayling receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Grayling has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Grayling is $31,719, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. The poverty rate of 18.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Grayling is $131,800, 53% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $879 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Grayling is below the national average at 323 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,841 per 100,000, 147% above the national average.
15.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Grayling has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches, including 88.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 97.4% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.6% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $31,719 |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $21,846 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,003 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $54,169 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.2% |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 278 |
| County GDP | $563M |
| Restaurants | 45 |
| Healthcare | 32 |
| Retail | 56 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,786 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.87% |
| Commute Time | 20.2 min |
| Work from Home | 6.2% |
| Census Median | $131,800 |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $172,981 |
| Census Median Rent | $879 |
| 24% below US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 45.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,786 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.87% |
| Obesity | 37.3% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.6% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.4% |
| Asthma | 12.1% |
| COPD | 8.5% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.4% |
| Depression | 30.4% |
| Mental Distress | 20.8% |
| Physical Distress | 14.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.5% |
| Premature Death | 8,506/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 32 |
| Total Violent | 322.8/100K |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 107.6/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 215.2/100K |
| Total Property | 4,841.3/100K |
| 147% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 376.6/100K |
| Theft | 4,411.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 53.8/100K |
| Arson | 53.8/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 43.3°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.2 inches |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 88.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,138 ft (347 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 799/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6580°N, 84.7111°W |
| County FIPS | 26039 |
Winner: Republican by 33.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.8% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 799/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 9 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 10 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 32 |
| Restaurants | 45 |
| Retail Stores | 56 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 20.2 min |
| Work from Home | 6.2% |