What are the schools like in Crystal, MI?

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

What is the median household income in Crystal?

The median household income in Crystal, MI is $40,556 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.2%.

What is the weather like in Crystal, MI?

Crystal has an average high temperature of 31.2°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 72.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Crystal, MI affordable or expensive?

Crystal's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Crystal is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $161,100 and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Crystal has a violent crime rate of 208.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 793.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Crystal, MI a Good Place to Live?

Crystal is a small town of 909 in Michigan, with a median household income of $40,556 and a 5.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Crystal stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

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

All Crystal 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: 95.2

Crystal's overall cost of living index is 95.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Crystal costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Crystal, MI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$161,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	92.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$40,556	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Crystal's violent crime rate is 208.2 per 100,000 residents — 45% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

208.2 /100k

Property Crime

793.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Crystal, 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	34.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Crystal sees average highs of 31.2°F in January and 84.3°F in July, with 37.6 inches of annual precipitation and 72.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Crystal, MI
Average High — January	31.2°F
Average High — July	84.3°F
Annual Precipitation	37.6"
Annual Snowfall	72.9"

Demographics

Metric	Crystal, MI	National Avg
Population	909	—
Median Age	55.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	37.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	1.0%	6.3%
Under 18	13.1%	22.2%
65 and over	37.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Carson City, MI 7 mi Stanton, MI 8 mi Sheridan, MI 8 mi Elm Hall, MI 8 mi McBride, MI 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Crystal

Crystal, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

48818

Crystal vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crystal, MI affordable or expensive?

Crystal's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Crystal roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $161,100 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Crystal, MI?

Crystal's violent crime rate is 208.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 793.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Crystal?

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

Is Crystal, MI a good place to live?

Crystal, MI has a population of 909, a median household income of $40,556, and an unemployment rate of 5.2%. 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 Crystal?

Crystal averages 31.2°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.6 inches with about 72.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Crystal?

Crystal, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 48818.

What is the population of Crystal?

The population of Crystal, Michigan is 909 with a median age of 55.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Crystal?

Key numbers for living in Crystal: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $161,100, median household income $40,556, crime index 48 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Crystal side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.