At a Glance
Median Income
$97,603
$56,357 per capita
Home Value
$336,800
Zillow: $370,185
Median Rent
$1,250/mo
28.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
74.3%
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
9.4% smoking rate
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?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
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 3.3% (8% 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 $370,185. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population25,503
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density1,513/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born23.7%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$97,603
Per Capita$56,357
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$23,569M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,318
Housing
A+
Home Value$336,800
Rent$1,250
Ownership60.1%
Zillow$370,185
Housing Units11,085
Rent Burden28.6%
Health
Obesity30.1%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death9,801/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain34.3 in/yr
AQI39 (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.
6.6% of the population has a disability.
23.7% 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.