Living in Croswell, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Croswell · Census data 2020–2024
Croswell has 2,488 residents with a median age of 45.6. The median household income is $55,081 (24% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $149,600, the median rent is $658/month.
Croswell at a glance
- Population
- 2,488
- Median age
- 45.6State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $55,081State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $149,600State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $658/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 72.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.9%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Croswell a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 11.6%; a poverty rate of 17.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Croswell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Croswell the median home value is $149,600, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $658 per month, which is 33.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $989 a month in housing costs.
Croswell median household income
The median household income in Croswell is $55,081 and the income per person is $25,454. 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Croswell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,137
- Owner-occupied
- 72.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.4%
- Vacant
- 6.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.34
Croswell demographics
- Population
- 2,488
- Median age
- 45.6
- Under 18
- 18.2%
- 65 and older
- 20.4%
- Households
- 1,065
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Croswell ›
Education in Croswell
7.9% of adults 25 and older in Croswell have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 3.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Croswell
- Unemployment rate
- 11.6%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 4%
- Drive alone
- 78.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.8%
Croswell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croswell | 2,488 | $55,081 | $149,600 | $658 |
| Lexington | 1,126 | $45,694 | $184,500 | $686 |
| Applegate | 255 | $65,625 | $96,500 | $1,063 |
| Peck | 589 | $54,758 | $117,000 | $870 |
| Carsonville | 463 | $57,647 | $101,300 | $858 |
| Port Sanilac | 812 | $52,083 | $158,800 | $900 |
| Lakeport | 742 | $54,236 | $206,400 | $1,125 |
| Yale | 2,129 | $53,236 | $127,100 | $857 |
| Melvin | 139 | $42,083 | $95,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Croswell, MI?
The median household income in Croswell is $55,081, 24% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Croswell?
The median home value in Croswell is $149,600, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Croswell?
The median gross rent in Croswell is $658 per month, about 33.8% of household income.
Is Croswell, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 11.6%; a poverty rate of 17.1%.
What is the median age in Croswell?
The median age in Croswell is 45.6 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Croswell?
The average commute to work in Croswell is 26 minutes; 4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Croswell?
The unemployment rate in Croswell is 11.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Croswell?
7.9% of adults in Croswell have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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