What are the schools like in Haslett, MI?

Haslett is served primarily by Haslett Public Schools. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.9:1.

What is the median household income in Haslett?

The median household income in Haslett, MI is $72,380 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

What is the weather like in Haslett, MI?

Haslett has an average high temperature of 31.8°F in January and 83.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 36.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Haslett, MI affordable or expensive?

Haslett's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Haslett is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $261,200 and the median rent is $1,048 per month.

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

Haslett has a violent crime rate of 609.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1381.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Haslett, MI a Good Place to Live?

Haslett is a small city of 19,091 in Michigan, with a median household income of $72,380 and a 2.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Haslett stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Haslett is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Haslett 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

Haslett's overall cost of living index is 92.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Haslett costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Haslett, MI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$261,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,048	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	59.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$72,380	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Haslett's violent crime rate is 609.1 per 100,000 residents — 60% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

609.1 /100k

Property Crime

1381.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Haslett is served primarily by Haslett Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Haslett, MI	National Avg
School District	Haslett Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	58.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Haslett sees average highs of 31.8°F in January and 83.0°F in July, with 34.6 inches of annual precipitation and 36.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Haslett, MI
Average High — January	31.8°F
Average High — July	83.0°F
Annual Precipitation	34.6"
Annual Snowfall	36.0"

Demographics

Metric	Haslett, MI	National Avg
Population	19,091	—
Median Age	41.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	79.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.9%	18.9%
Asian	8.3%	6.3%
Under 18	17.9%	22.2%
65 and over	19.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Haslett

Haslett, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

48840

Haslett vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Haslett, MI affordable or expensive?

Haslett's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Haslett roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $261,200 and median rent is $1,048/month.

What is the crime rate in Haslett, MI?

Haslett's violent crime rate is 609.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1381.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Haslett?

Public schools in Haslett are operated by Haslett Public Schools. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1. 58.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Haslett, MI a good place to live?

Haslett, MI has a population of 19,091, a median household income of $72,380, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%. 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 Haslett?

Haslett averages 31.8°F in January and 83.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.6 inches with about 36.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Haslett?

Haslett, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 48840.

What is the population of Haslett?

The population of Haslett, Michigan is 19,091 with a median age of 41.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Haslett?

Key numbers for living in Haslett: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $261,200, median household income $72,380, crime index 122 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Haslett side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.