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Onsted, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Jackson County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,283 Population 1,199/sq mi density
$65,349 Median Income $29,066 per capita
$166,500 Home Value $258,832 Zillow
$811 Median Rent 24.9% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
221 Violent Crime/100K 1,987 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$65,349 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$166,500 home value, $811/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
221 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Onsted, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,349
13% below
$29,066 per capita
Home Value
$166,500
41% below
Zillow: $258,832
Median Rent
$811/mo
30% below
24.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
221/100K
42% below
1,987/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.1%
34% below
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
42% above
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
19% above
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Onsted Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
87%
Home Value
59%
Rent
70%
Poverty
40%
Bachelor's
66%
Unemployment
142%
Crime
58%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Onsted a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Onsted residents earn a median household income of $65,349 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,066. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,104 business establishments, including 259 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Onsted is $166,500 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $258,832. Median rent is $811/month, with 24.9% 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 1974.

Safety & Crime

Onsted reports 221 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,987/100K.

Education

22.1% of adults in Onsted hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Onsted has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population1,283
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density1,199/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,349
Per Capita$29,066
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$9,061M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,195

Housing

A+
Home Value$166,500
Rent$811
Ownership69.1%
Zillow$258,832
Housing Units447
Rent Burden24.9%

Crime

F
Violent221/100K
Property1,987/100K

Health

Obesity38.2%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,855/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.3 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation985 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.1%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute30 min
Broadband92.1%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in Onsted was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
There are 259 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.