What are the schools like in Bruce Crossing, MI?

School district data for Bruce Crossing is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Bruce Crossing?

The median household income in Bruce Crossing, MI is $80,122 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.1%.

What is the weather like in Bruce Crossing, MI?

Bruce Crossing has an average high temperature of 21.2°F in January and 77.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 180.0 inches.

Bruce Crossing, MI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Bruce Crossing, MI?

Bruce Crossing has a violent crime rate of 17.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 174.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bruce Crossing, MI a Good Place to Live?

Bruce Crossing is a small town of 257 in Michigan, with a median household income of $80,122 and a 7.1% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Bruce Crossing stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Bruce Crossing is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bruce Crossing city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Bruce Crossing metro area.

Metric	Bruce Crossing, MI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$106,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	88.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$80,122	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bruce Crossing's violent crime rate is 17.5 per 100,000 residents — 95% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

17.5 /100k

Property Crime

174.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Bruce Crossing, MI	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	2.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bruce Crossing sees average highs of 21.2°F in January and 77.8°F in July, with 32.9 inches of annual precipitation and 180.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bruce Crossing, MI
Average High — January	21.2°F
Average High — July	77.8°F
Annual Precipitation	32.9"
Annual Snowfall	180.0"

Demographics

Metric	Bruce Crossing, MI	National Avg
Population	257	—
Median Age	64.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	36.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	18.3%	22.2%
65 and over	49.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ewen, MI 5 mi Rockland, MI 14 mi Mass City, MI 16 mi Watersmeet, MI 17 mi Greenland, MI 17 mi

ZIP Codes in Bruce Crossing

Bruce Crossing, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

49912

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bruce Crossing, MI affordable or expensive?

Bruce Crossing has a median home value of $106,600 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $80,122.

What is the crime rate in Bruce Crossing, MI?

Bruce Crossing's violent crime rate is 17.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 174.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bruce Crossing?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Bruce Crossing, MI a good place to live?

Bruce Crossing, MI has a population of 257, a median household income of $80,122, and an unemployment rate of 7.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Bruce Crossing?

Bruce Crossing averages 21.2°F in January and 77.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.9 inches with about 180.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bruce Crossing?

Bruce Crossing, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 49912.

What is the population of Bruce Crossing?

The population of Bruce Crossing, Michigan is 257 with a median age of 64.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bruce Crossing?

Key numbers for living in Bruce Crossing: median home $106,600, median household income $80,122, crime index 6 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bruce Crossing side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.