What are the schools like in Eastwood, MI?

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

What is the median household income in Eastwood?

The median household income in Eastwood, MI is $54,231 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.0%.

What is the weather like in Eastwood, MI?

Eastwood has an average high temperature of 31.5°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 64.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Eastwood, MI affordable or expensive?

Eastwood's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Eastwood is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $117,100 and the median rent is $964 per month.

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

Eastwood has a violent crime rate of 530.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2383.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Eastwood, MI a Good Place to Live?

Eastwood is a small town of 6,497 in Michigan, with a median household income of $54,231 and a 8.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

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

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

All Eastwood 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: 93.4

Eastwood's overall cost of living index is 93.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Eastwood costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Eastwood, MI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$117,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$964	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	55.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$54,231	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Eastwood's violent crime rate is 530.8 per 100,000 residents — 40% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

530.8 /100k

Property Crime

2383.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Eastwood, 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	22.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Eastwood sees average highs of 31.5°F in January and 83.1°F in July, with 33.2 inches of annual precipitation and 64.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Eastwood, MI
Average High — January	31.5°F
Average High — July	83.1°F
Annual Precipitation	33.2"
Annual Snowfall	64.6"

Demographics

Metric	Eastwood, MI	National Avg
Population	6,497	—
Median Age	33.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	53.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	30.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.7%	22.2%
65 and over	8.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Comstock Northwest, MI 2 mi Parchment, MI 2 mi Kalamazoo, MI 3 mi Westwood, MI 4 mi Richland, MI 7 mi

Eastwood vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eastwood, MI affordable or expensive?

Eastwood's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Eastwood roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $117,100 and median rent is $964/month.

What is the crime rate in Eastwood, MI?

Eastwood's violent crime rate is 530.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2383.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Eastwood?

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

Is Eastwood, MI a good place to live?

Eastwood, MI has a population of 6,497, a median household income of $54,231, and an unemployment rate of 8.0%. 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.

What is the weather like in Eastwood?

Eastwood averages 31.5°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.2 inches with about 64.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Eastwood?

The population of Eastwood, Michigan is 6,497 with a median age of 33.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Eastwood?

Key numbers for living in Eastwood: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $117,100, median household income $54,231, crime index 129 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Eastwood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.