Below Average CostNear National AverageCroswell-Lexington Community Schools
Median Income
$55,732
household / year
Median Home Value
$118,400
owner-occupied
Median Rent
$727
gross / month
Cost of Living
91
national avg = 100
Is Croswell, MI a Good Place to Live?
Croswell is a small town of 2,617 in Michigan, with a median household income of $55,732
and a 10.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Croswell stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Croswell is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Croswell 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: 91.2
Croswell's overall cost of living index is 91.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Croswell costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Croswell, MI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$118,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$727
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
66.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$55,732
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Croswell's violent crime rate is 567.4 per 100,000 residents
— 49% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
567.4 /100k
Property Crime
916.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Croswell is served primarily by Croswell-Lexington Community Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.3:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Croswell, MI
National Avg
School District
Croswell-Lexington Community Schools
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Croswell sees average highs of 29.9°F in January
and 78.3°F in July,
with 35.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 40.7 inches of snow per year.
Croswell's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Croswell roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $118,400 and median rent is $727/month.
Croswell's violent crime rate is 567.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 916.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Croswell are operated by Croswell-Lexington Community Schools.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.3:1. 11.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Croswell, MI has a population of 2,617, a median household income of $55,732, and an unemployment rate of 10.8%.
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.
Croswell averages 29.9°F in January and 78.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.4 inches
with about 40.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Croswell, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 48422.
The population of Croswell, Michigan is 2,617 with a median age of 41.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Croswell: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $118,400, median household income $55,732, crime index 107 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Croswell side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.