Eaton Rapids is a small town of 5,201 in Michigan, with a median household income of $62,708
and a 2.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Eaton Rapids stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Eaton Rapids is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Eaton Rapids 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: 92.8
Eaton Rapids's overall cost of living index is 92.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Eaton Rapids costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Eaton Rapids, MI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$136,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$930
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
68.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$62,708
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Eaton Rapids's violent crime rate is 388.3 per 100,000 residents
— 2% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
388.3 /100k
Property Crime
1262.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Eaton Rapids is served primarily by Eaton Rapids Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Eaton Rapids, MI
National Avg
School District
Eaton Rapids Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
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Student/Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Eaton Rapids sees average highs of 30.5°F in January
and 82.3°F in July,
with 36.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 38.1 inches of snow per year.
Eaton Rapids's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Eaton Rapids roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $136,300 and median rent is $930/month.
Eaton Rapids's violent crime rate is 388.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1262.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Eaton Rapids are operated by Eaton Rapids Public Schools.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1. 15.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Eaton Rapids, MI has a population of 5,201, a median household income of $62,708, and an unemployment rate of 2.8%.
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.
Eaton Rapids averages 30.5°F in January and 82.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.3 inches
with about 38.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Eaton Rapids, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 48827.
The population of Eaton Rapids, Michigan is 5,201 with a median age of 38.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Eaton Rapids: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $136,300, median household income $62,708, crime index 85 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Eaton Rapids side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
