Living in Haslett, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Haslett · Census data 2020–2024
Haslett has 18,559 residents with a median age of 41.2. The median household income is $74,031 (about the same as the Michigan median), the median home value is $286,100, the median rent is $1,125/month.
Haslett at a glance
- Population
- 18,559
- Median age
- 41.2State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $74,031State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $286,100State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,125/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 59.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 57.1%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Haslett a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Michigan median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 10.4%.
Cons: Home values 24% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Haslett
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Haslett the median home value is $286,100, 14% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,125 per month, which is 29.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,797 a month in housing costs.
Haslett median household income
The median household income in Haslett is $74,031 and the income per person is $50,833. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Haslett: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,478
- Owner-occupied
- 59.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.6%
- Vacant
- 3.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.01
Haslett demographics
- Population
- 18,559
- Median age
- 41.2
- Under 18
- 17.4%
- 65 and older
- 21.1%
- Households
- 9,174
- Foreign-born
- 12%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Haslett ›
Education in Haslett
57.1% of adults 25 and older in Haslett have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 28.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Haslett
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 22.2%
- Drive alone
- 69.6%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.8%
Haslett vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haslett | 18,559 | $74,031 | $286,100 | $1,125 |
| Okemos | 26,396 | $102,612 | $359,200 | $1,298 |
| East Lansing | 45,758 | $45,687 | $270,800 | $1,171 |
| Bath | 2,896 | $60,417 | $205,800 | $1,268 |
| Shaftsburg | 441 | $94,100 | $233,400 | — |
| Williamston | 3,807 | $71,379 | $226,800 | $900 |
| Lansing | 113,023 | $54,382 | $128,700 | $993 |
| Edgemont Park | 2,551 | $62,543 | $162,400 | $774 |
| Laingsburg | 1,769 | $77,400 | $210,100 | $888 |
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What is the median household income in Haslett, MI?
The median household income in Haslett is $74,031, about the same as 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 Haslett?
The median home value in Haslett is $286,100, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Haslett?
The median gross rent in Haslett is $1,125 per month, about 29.3% of household income.
Is Haslett, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Michigan median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 10.4%. Minuses: home values 24% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Haslett?
The median age in Haslett is 41.2 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Haslett?
The average commute to work in Haslett is 22 minutes; 22.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Haslett?
The unemployment rate in Haslett is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Haslett?
57.1% of adults in Haslett 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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