What are the schools like in Cedar, MI?

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

What is the median household income in Cedar?

The median household income in Cedar, MI is $50,833 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Cedar, MI?

Cedar has an average high temperature of 28.7°F in January and 79.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 143.3 inches.

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

Q: What is the crime rate in Cedar, MI?

Cedar has a violent crime rate of 101.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 284.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Cedar, MI a Good Place to Live?

Cedar is a small town of 41 in Michigan, with a median household income of $50,833 .

Strengths: Cedar stands out for a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Cedar is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Cedar 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 Cedar metro area.

Metric	Cedar, MI	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	81.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$50,833	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Cedar's violent crime rate is 101.1 per 100,000 residents — 73% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

101.1 /100k

Property Crime

284.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Cedar, 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	56.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cedar sees average highs of 28.7°F in January and 79.9°F in July, with 35.7 inches of annual precipitation and 143.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Cedar, MI
Average High — January	28.7°F
Average High — July	79.9°F
Annual Precipitation	35.7"
Annual Snowfall	143.3"

Demographics

Metric	Cedar, MI	National Avg
Population	41	—
Median Age	70.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	65.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Maple City, MI 3 mi Greilickville, MI 7 mi Lake Ann, MI 9 mi Hardwood Acres, MI 9 mi Maple Grove, MI 10 mi

Cedar vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedar, MI affordable or expensive?

Cedar has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $50,833.

What is the crime rate in Cedar, MI?

Cedar's violent crime rate is 101.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 284.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Cedar?

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

Is Cedar, MI a good place to live?

Cedar, MI has a population of 41, a median household income of $50,833, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Cedar?

Cedar averages 28.7°F in January and 79.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.7 inches with about 143.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Cedar?

The population of Cedar, Michigan is 41 with a median age of 70.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cedar?

Key numbers for living in Cedar: median home N/A, median household income $50,833, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cedar side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.