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Stanton, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Montcalm County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,292 Population 601/sq mi density
$45,714 Median Income $21,093 per capita
$89,000 Home Value $214,344 Zillow
$697 Median Rent 34.8% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
70 Violent Crime/100K 627 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$45,714 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,000 home value, $697/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
70 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Stanton, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,714
39% below
$21,093 per capita
Home Value
$89,000
68% below
Zillow: $214,344
Median Rent
$697/mo
40% below
34.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
70/100K
82% below
627/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.0%
82% below
87.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
17% below
27.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.6%
33% above
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Stanton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
61%
Home Value
32%
Rent
60%
Poverty
220%
Bachelor's
18%
Unemployment
83%
Crime
18%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Stanton a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Stanton residents earn a median household income of $45,714 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,093. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,086 business establishments, including 93 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Stanton is $89,000 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $214,344. Median rent is $697/month, with 34.8% 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 1972.

Safety & Crime

Stanton reports 70 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 627/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

6.0% of adults in Stanton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 87.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Stanton has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population1,292
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density601/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$45,714
Per Capita$21,093
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty27.3%
County GDP$2,158M
Avg Weekly Wage$909

Housing

A+
Home Value$89,000
Rent$697
Ownership61.7%
Zillow$214,344
Housing Units547
Rent Burden34.8%

Crime

F
Violent70/100K
Property627/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault70/100K
Burglary279/100K

Health

Obesity42.6%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,730/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain36.7 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation915 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.0%
High School+87.3%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute30 min
Broadband82.7%
Internet Speed149 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Stanton was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.396 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 149 Mbps.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.