Constantine is a small town of 2,214 in Michigan, with a median household income of $66,618
and a 4.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Constantine stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Constantine is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Constantine city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 89.4
Constantine's overall cost of living index is 89.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Constantine costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Constantine, MI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$99,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$645
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
63.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$66,618
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Constantine's violent crime rate is 254.1 per 100,000 residents
— 33% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
254.1 /100k
Property Crime
965.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Constantine is served primarily by Constantine Public School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.1:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Constantine, MI
National Avg
School District
Constantine Public School District
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Elementary Schools
2
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
2
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Student/Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
79.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Constantine sees average highs of 31.2°F in January
and 82.3°F in July,
with 39.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 41.2 inches of snow per year.
Constantine's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Constantine roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $99,900 and median rent is $645/month.
Constantine's violent crime rate is 254.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 965.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Constantine are operated by Constantine Public School District.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.1:1. 11.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Constantine, MI has a population of 2,214, a median household income of $66,618, and an unemployment rate of 4.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Constantine averages 31.2°F in January and 82.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.7 inches
with about 41.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Constantine, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 49042.
The population of Constantine, Michigan is 2,214 with a median age of 38.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Constantine: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $99,900, median household income $66,618, crime index 59 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Constantine side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
