At a Glance
Median Income
$97,603
$56,357 per capita
Home Value
$336,800
Zillow: $366,161
Median Rent
$1,250/mo
28.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
278/100K
1,438/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
74.3%
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
9.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Okemos Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Okemos's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Okemos a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Okemos residents earn a median household income of $97,603 , which is 30% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,357. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% 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 Okemos is $336,800 , 19% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $366,161. Median rent is $1,250/month, with 28.6% 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 1983.
Safety & Crime
Okemos 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
74.3% of adults in Okemos hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(120% above the national average).
97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Okemos 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
Population25,503
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density1,513/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$97,603
Per Capita$56,357
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$23,569M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,318
Housing
A+
Home Value$336,800
Rent$1,250
Ownership60.1%
Zillow$366,161
Housing Units11,085
Rent Burden28.6%
Crime
F
Violent278/100K
Property1,438/100K
Health
Obesity30.1%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death9,801/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain34.3 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation871 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+74.3%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+41.7%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 64%
Commute19 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed168 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Okemos was built in 1983.
19.5% 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.
8.1% 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.
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