What are the schools like in Fenton, MI?

Fenton is served primarily by Fenton Area Public Schools. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.0:1.

What is the median household income in Fenton?

The median household income in Fenton, MI is $76,195 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.7%.

What is the weather like in Fenton, MI?

Fenton has an average high temperature of 29.8°F in January and 80.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 52.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Fenton, MI affordable or expensive?

Fenton's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Fenton is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $194,800 and the median rent is $1,188 per month.

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

Fenton has a violent crime rate of 169.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2396.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Fenton, MI a Good Place to Live?

Fenton is a small city of 11,967 in Michigan, with a median household income of $76,195 and a 4.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Fenton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Fenton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Fenton 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: 89.8

Fenton's overall cost of living index is 89.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Fenton costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Fenton, MI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$194,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,188	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	62.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$76,195	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Fenton's violent crime rate is 169.4 per 100,000 residents — 55% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

169.4 /100k

Property Crime

2396.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Fenton is served primarily by Fenton Area Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Fenton, MI	National Avg
School District	Fenton Area Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	33.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Fenton sees average highs of 29.8°F in January and 80.5°F in July, with 34.5 inches of annual precipitation and 52.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Fenton, MI
Average High — January	29.8°F
Average High — July	80.5°F
Annual Precipitation	34.5"
Annual Snowfall	52.1"

Demographics

Metric	Fenton, MI	National Avg
Population	11,967	—
Median Age	38.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.0%	18.9%
Asian	2.3%	6.3%
Under 18	21.9%	22.2%
65 and over	16.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lake Fenton, MI 3 mi Linden, MI 3 mi Holly, MI 5 mi Argentine, MI 6 mi Hartland, MI 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Fenton

Fenton, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

48430

Fenton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fenton, MI affordable or expensive?

Fenton's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Fenton roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $194,800 and median rent is $1,188/month.

What is the crime rate in Fenton, MI?

Fenton's violent crime rate is 169.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2396.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Fenton?

Public schools in Fenton are operated by Fenton Area Public Schools. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1. 33.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Fenton, MI a good place to live?

Fenton, MI has a population of 11,967, a median household income of $76,195, and an unemployment rate of 4.7%. 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 Fenton?

Fenton averages 29.8°F in January and 80.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.5 inches with about 52.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Fenton?

Fenton, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 48430.

What is the population of Fenton?

The population of Fenton, Michigan is 11,967 with a median age of 38.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Fenton?

Key numbers for living in Fenton: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $194,800, median household income $76,195, crime index 72 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fenton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.