Stanton, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Montcalm County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
1,292 Population 601/sq mi density
$45,714 Median Income $21,093 per capita
$89,000 Home Value $225,085 Zillow
$697 Median Rent 34.8% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
72 Violent Crime/100K 217 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$45,714 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,000 home value, $697/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
72 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: $225,085
Median Rent
$697/mo
40% below
34.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
72/100K
81% below
217/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.0%
82% below
87.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
94% above
27.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.6%
33% above
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

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
194%
Crime
19%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Stanton a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 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 7.0% (94% above 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 $225,085. 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 72 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 217/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,292
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density601/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.9%

Economy

C
Median Income$45,714
Per Capita$21,093
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty27.3%
County GDP$2,158M
Avg Weekly Wage$909

Housing

A+
Home Value$89,000
Rent$697
Ownership61.7%
Zillow$225,085
Housing Units547
Rent Burden34.8%

Crime

F
Violent72/100K
Property217/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain36.6 in/yr
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.
23.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 149 Mbps.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.