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Michigan: Cost of Living, Schools & Demographics by County

Housing prices, schools, crime, commute, and demographics for Michigan, county by county. Free, data-only, no listings.

Michigan at a glance

Population

10,077,761

Median Household Income

$72,875

Typical Home Value

$270,833

School District Rating

5.2

Violent Crime Rate

473.3

Avg Commute Time

24.2

About Michigan on hearthmap

hearthmap aggregates housing, demographic, school, crime, and environmental data for every county, town, and ZIP code in Michigan. Use the interactive map to compare areas side by side, filter by what matters to you, or rank places with a custom match score.

Data is refreshed periodically from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric in the app.

Counties in Michigan

83 counties, alphabetical.

Michigan at a glance: frequently asked questions

What is the population of Michigan?
Michigan has a population of 10,077,761 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
What is the median home price in Michigan?
The median home value in Michigan is $270,833. Hover any county on the map for that county's value, or open Compare to put two states side by side.
What is the median household income in Michigan?
Median household income in Michigan is $72,875 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
How many counties are in Michigan?
Michigan has 83 counties. Each county page on hearthmap shows housing, school, crime, and demographic data town by town.
What is the average commute time in Michigan?
The average one-way commute in Michigan is 24.2 minutes, based on US Census ACS journey-to-work data.

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