Vassar, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Tuscola County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,704 Population 1,258/sq mi density
$61,827 Median Income $28,535 per capita
$134,600 Home Value $201,438 Zillow
$726 Median Rent 27.9% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
1,972 Violent Crime/100K 1,488 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$61,827 median income, 10.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$134,600 home value, $726/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,972 violent crimes/100K (419% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Vassar, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,827
18% below
$28,535 per capita
Home Value
$134,600
52% below
Zillow: $201,438
Median Rent
$726/mo
38% below
27.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,972/100K
419% above
1,488/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.5%
54% below
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
10.0%
178% above
13.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
29% above
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Vassar Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
82%
Home Value
48%
Rent
62%
Poverty
110%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
278%
Crime
519%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Vassar a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Vassar residents earn a median household income of $61,827 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,535. The unemployment rate stands at 10.0% (178% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 921 business establishments, including 66 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Vassar is $134,600 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $201,438. Median rent is $726/month, with 27.9% 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 1959.

Safety & Crime

Vassar reports 1,972 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 419% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,488/100K.

Education

15.5% of adults in Vassar hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Vassar has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population2,704
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density1,258/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$61,827
Per Capita$28,535
Unemployment10.0%
Poverty13.6%
County GDP$1,769M
Avg Weekly Wage$976

Housing

A+
Home Value$134,600
Rent$726
Ownership64.3%
Zillow$201,438
Housing Units1,179
Rent Burden27.9%

Crime

F
Violent1,972/100K
Property1,488/100K

Health

Obesity41.5%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,016/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain34.2 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation637 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.5%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute26 min
Broadband82.6%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries10

Did You Know?

Vassar was founded in 1849.
The median home in Vassar was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Bishop International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.