At a Glance
Median Income
$82,813
$36,675 per capita
Home Value
$208,300
Zillow: $335,964
Median Rent
$863/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,860/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.1%
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
12.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Schoolcraft Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Schoolcraft's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Schoolcraft 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
Schoolcraft residents earn a median household income of $82,813 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,675. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,972 business establishments, including 579 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Schoolcraft is $208,300 , 26% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $335,964. Median rent is $863/month, with 31.3% 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 1969.
Safety & Crime
Schoolcraft reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,860/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
28.1% of adults in Schoolcraft hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% below the national average).
96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Schoolcraft has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Data Overview
People
Population1,268
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density1,294/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$82,813
Per Capita$36,675
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$20,706M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,264
Housing
A+
Home Value$208,300
Rent$863
Ownership74.8%
Zillow$335,964
Housing Units577
Rent Burden31.3%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,860/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary192/100K
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,811/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain33.2 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation878 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.1%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+12.8%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 58%
Commute21 min
Broadband86.3%
Internet Speed208 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Schoolcraft was founded in 1831.
The median home in Schoolcraft was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 208 Mbps.
There are 579 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.
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