Fowler is a small town of 1,303 in Michigan, with a median household income of $69,506
.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Fowler 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 Fowler is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Fowler 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
Fowler's overall cost of living index is 92.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Fowler costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Fowler, MI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$172,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$750
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
85.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$69,506
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Fowler's violent crime rate is 41.5 per 100,000 residents
— 89% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
41.5 /100k
Property Crime
218.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Fowler is served primarily by Fowler Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1
.
Metric
Fowler, MI
National Avg
School District
Fowler Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Fowler sees average highs of 30.6°F in January
and 83.2°F in July,
with 34.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 37.3 inches of snow per year.
Fowler's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Fowler roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $172,800 and median rent is $750/month.
Fowler's violent crime rate is 41.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 218.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Fowler are operated by Fowler Public Schools.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1. 22.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Fowler, MI has a population of 1,303, a median household income of $69,506, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Fowler averages 30.6°F in January and 83.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.0 inches
with about 37.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Fowler, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 48835.
The population of Fowler, Michigan is 1,303 with a median age of 41.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Fowler: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $172,800, median household income $69,506, crime index 11 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fowler side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
