Below Average CostVery SafeBritton Deerfield Schools
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Deerfield is a small town of 917 in Michigan, with a median household income of $70,625
and a 3.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Deerfield stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Deerfield is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Deerfield 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: 93.0
Deerfield's overall cost of living index is 93.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Deerfield costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Deerfield, MI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$144,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$808
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
86.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$70,625
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Deerfield's violent crime rate is 197.1 per 100,000 residents
— 48% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
197.1 /100k
Property Crime
800.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Deerfield is served primarily by Britton Deerfield Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Deerfield, MI
National Avg
School District
Britton Deerfield Schools
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Deerfield sees average highs of 31.6°F in January
and 82.7°F in July,
with 34.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 39.1 inches of snow per year.
Deerfield's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Deerfield roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $144,600 and median rent is $808/month.
Deerfield's violent crime rate is 197.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 800.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Deerfield are operated by Britton Deerfield Schools.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1. 15.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Deerfield, MI has a population of 917, a median household income of $70,625, and an unemployment rate of 3.6%.
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.
Deerfield averages 31.6°F in January and 82.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.8 inches
with about 39.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Deerfield, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 49238.
The population of Deerfield, Michigan is 917 with a median age of 35.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Deerfield: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $144,600, median household income $70,625, crime index 46 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Deerfield side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
