At a Glance
Median Income
$74,164
$52,702 per capita
Home Value
$269,200
Zillow: $297,015
Median Rent
$1,083/mo
30.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
278/100K
1,438/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
58.0%
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
11.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Haslett Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Haslett's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Haslett a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Haslett residents earn a median household income of $74,164 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,702. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,868 business establishments, including 619 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Haslett is $269,200 , 5% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $297,015. Median rent is $1,083/month, with 30.3% 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 1982.
Safety & Crime
Haslett reports 278 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,438/100K.
Education
58.0% of adults in Haslett hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% above the national average).
98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Haslett has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population19,025
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density1,236/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$74,164
Per Capita$52,702
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$23,569M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,318
Housing
A+
Home Value$269,200
Rent$1,083
Ownership58.0%
Zillow$297,015
Housing Units9,582
Rent Burden30.3%
Crime
F
Violent278/100K
Property1,438/100K
Health
Obesity33.0%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death9,801/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain34.3 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation858 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+58.0%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+28.8%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 64%
Commute22 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed168 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Haslett was built in 1982.
19.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Capital Region International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 168 Mbps.
There are 619 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 27 fatal vehicle crashes.