Crystal Falls is a small town of 1,773 in Michigan, with a median household income of $59,236
and a 2.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Crystal Falls stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Crystal Falls is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Crystal Falls 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: 88.4
Crystal Falls's overall cost of living index is 88.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Crystal Falls costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Crystal Falls, MI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$76,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$668
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
82.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$59,236
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Crystal Falls's violent crime rate is 90.4 per 100,000 residents
— 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
90.4 /100k
Property Crime
126.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Crystal Falls is served primarily by Forest Park School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Crystal Falls, MI
National Avg
School District
Forest Park School District
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Crystal Falls sees average highs of 21.9°F in January
and 77.5°F in July,
with 30.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 65.6 inches of snow per year.
Crystal Falls's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Crystal Falls roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $76,800 and median rent is $668/month.
Crystal Falls's violent crime rate is 90.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 126.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Crystal Falls are operated by Forest Park School District.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1. 17.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Crystal Falls, MI has a population of 1,773, a median household income of $59,236, and an unemployment rate of 2.9%.
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.
Crystal Falls averages 21.9°F in January and 77.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 30.4 inches
with about 65.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Crystal Falls, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 49920.
The population of Crystal Falls, Michigan is 1,773 with a median age of 44.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Crystal Falls: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $76,800, median household income $59,236, crime index 17 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Crystal Falls side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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