Michigan · Metropolitan Area
Stanton is a small town in Michigan with a population of 1,292. Residents earn $45,714 per year, which is 39% below the national average.
Based on current data, Stanton receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Stanton has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Stanton is $45,714, 39% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 27.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Stanton is $89,000, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $697 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Stanton is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,347 per 100,000, 31% below the national average.
6.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Stanton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches, including 72.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 98.3% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.7% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $45,714 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $21,093 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $909 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $55,319 |
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 27.3% |
| 120% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,086 |
| County GDP | $2,158M |
| Restaurants | 93 |
| Healthcare | 122 |
| Retail | 201 |
| Manufacturing | 74 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,619 |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.19% |
| Commute Time | 29.7 min |
| Work from Home | 4.0% |
| Census Median | $89,000 |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $214,344 |
| Census Median Rent | $697 |
| 40% below US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,619 |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.19% |
| Obesity | 42.6% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.5% |
| Asthma | 12.0% |
| COPD | 8.6% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.4% |
| Depression | 29.7% |
| Mental Distress | 20.8% |
| Physical Distress | 15.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.0% |
| Premature Death | 8,730/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 50.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 122 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,346.6/100K |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 283.5/100K |
| Theft | 1,063.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 47.0°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 36.7 inches |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 72.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 915 ft (279 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 601/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2932°N, 85.0796°W |
| County FIPS | 26117 |
Winner: Republican by 39 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 6.0% |
| 82% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 601/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 122 |
| Restaurants | 93 |
| Retail Stores | 201 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Avg Commute | 29.7 min |
| Work from Home | 4.0% |