Michigan
Laingsburg is a small town in Michigan with a population of 1,640. Residents earn $75,547 per year, which is 1% above the national average.
Based on current data, Laingsburg receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate. Laingsburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Laingsburg is $75,547, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. The poverty rate of 16.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Laingsburg is $202,600, 28% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $755 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Laingsburg is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,113 per 100,000, 43% below the national average.
28.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Laingsburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 98.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.0% |
| 85% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $75,547 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,893 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $988 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,111 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.7% |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,180 |
| County GDP | $2,377M |
| Restaurants | 110 |
| Healthcare | 141 |
| Retail | 189 |
| Manufacturing | 64 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,441 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.19% |
| Commute Time | 26.7 min |
| Work from Home | 9.2% |
| Census Median | $202,600 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $289,000 |
| Median List Price | $241,500 |
| Median List Price | $241,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $154 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.7% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 4 |
| Census Median Rent | $755 |
| 35% below US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,441 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.19% |
| Obesity | 37.1% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.7% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.6% |
| Depression | 29.2% |
| Mental Distress | 19.6% |
| Physical Distress | 13.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.1% |
| Premature Death | 8,145/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 70.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 141 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,112.9/100K |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 238.5/100K |
| Theft | 874.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 47.7°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.6 inches |
| 12% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 831 ft (253 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,031/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8906°N, 84.3504°W |
| County FIPS | 26155 |
Winner: Republican by 23.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 28.8% |
| 15% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,031/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 141 |
| Restaurants | 110 |
| Retail Stores | 189 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 26.7 min |
| Work from Home | 9.2% |