Kinde is a small town of 398 in Michigan, with a median household income of $52,188
and a 2.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Kinde 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 Kinde is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Kinde 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: 88.8
Kinde's overall cost of living index is 88.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Kinde costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Kinde, MI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$88,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$650
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$52,188
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Kinde's violent crime rate is 113.0 per 100,000 residents
— 70% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
113.0 /100k
Property Crime
500.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Kinde is served primarily by North Huron School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Kinde, MI
National Avg
School District
North Huron School District
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
2.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
78.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Kinde sees average highs of 27.7°F in January
and 78.7°F in July,
with 34.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 47.2 inches of snow per year.
Kinde's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Kinde roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $88,600 and median rent is $650/month.
Kinde's violent crime rate is 113.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 500.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Kinde are operated by North Huron School District.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. 2.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Kinde, MI has a population of 398, a median household income of $52,188, and an unemployment rate of 2.5%.
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.
Kinde averages 27.7°F in January and 78.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.1 inches
with about 47.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Kinde, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 48445.
The population of Kinde, Michigan is 398 with a median age of 35.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Kinde: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $88,600, median household income $52,188, crime index 27 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kinde side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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