Laingsburg, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Shiawassee County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,640 Population 1,031/sq mi density
$75,547 Median Income $33,893 per capita
$202,600 Home Value $304,902 Zillow
$755 Median Rent 40.8% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$75,547 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$202,600 home value, $755/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Laingsburg, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,547
1% above
$33,893 per capita
Home Value
$202,600
28% below
Zillow: $304,902
Median Rent
$755/mo
35% below
40.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
568/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.8%
15% below
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
16.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16% above
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Laingsburg Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Laingsburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
101%
Home Value
72%
Rent
65%
Poverty
135%
Bachelor's
85%
Unemployment
92%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Laingsburg a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Laingsburg residents earn a median household income of $75,547 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,893. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,180 business establishments, including 110 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Laingsburg is $202,600 , 28% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $304,902. Median rent is $755/month, with 40.8% 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 1975.

Safety & Crime

Laingsburg reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 568/100K.

Education

28.8% of adults in Laingsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% below the national average). 95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Laingsburg has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,640
Median Age30.0 yrs
Density1,031/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$75,547
Per Capita$33,893
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$2,377M
Avg Weekly Wage$988

Housing

A+
Home Value$202,600
Rent$755
Ownership69.8%
Zillow$304,902
Housing Units517
Rent Burden40.8%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property568/100K

Health

Obesity37.1%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,145/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain33.3 in/yr
Elevation831 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.8%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute27 min
Broadband96.7%
Internet Speed149 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in Laingsburg was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Capital Region International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.414 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 149 Mbps.
There are 110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.