Grayling, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Crawford County County
Grayling, MI
At a Glance
How Grayling Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Grayling's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Grayling a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Grayling residents earn a median household income of $31,719 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,846. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 278 business establishments, including 45 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Grayling is $131,800 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $183,234. Median rent is $879/month, with 32.4% 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 1955.
Safety & Crime
Grayling reports 101 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,011/100K.
Education
15.8% of adults in Grayling hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 85.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Grayling has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches.