What are the schools like in Kingsley, MI?

Kingsley is served primarily by Kingsley Area Schools. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.8:1.

What is the median household income in Kingsley?

The median household income in Kingsley, MI is $65,060 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.6%.

What is the weather like in Kingsley, MI?

Kingsley has an average high temperature of 25.3°F in January and 79.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 101.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Kingsley, MI affordable or expensive?

Kingsley's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Kingsley is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $227,000 and the median rent is $996 per month.

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

Kingsley has a violent crime rate of 193.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 450.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Kingsley, MI a Good Place to Live?

Kingsley is a small town of 1,792 in Michigan, with a median household income of $65,060 and a 2.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Kingsley 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 Kingsley is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Kingsley 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: 96.9

Kingsley's overall cost of living index is 96.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Kingsley costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Kingsley, MI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$227,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$996	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$65,060	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Kingsley's violent crime rate is 193.4 per 100,000 residents — 49% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

193.4 /100k

Property Crime

450.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Kingsley is served primarily by Kingsley Area Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.8:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Kingsley, MI	National Avg
School District	Kingsley Area Schools	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Kingsley sees average highs of 25.3°F in January and 79.0°F in July, with 34.6 inches of annual precipitation and 101.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Kingsley, MI
Average High — January	25.3°F
Average High — July	79.0°F
Annual Precipitation	34.6"
Annual Snowfall	101.0"

Demographics

Metric	Kingsley, MI	National Avg
Population	1,792	—
Median Age	28.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	43.8%	22.2%
65 and over	10.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Fife Lake, MI 9 mi Chums Corner, MI 9 mi Grawn, MI 10 mi Buckley, MI 10 mi South Boardman, MI 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Kingsley

Kingsley, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

49649

Kingsley vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kingsley, MI affordable or expensive?

Kingsley's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Kingsley roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $227,000 and median rent is $996/month.

What is the crime rate in Kingsley, MI?

Kingsley's violent crime rate is 193.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 450.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Kingsley?

Public schools in Kingsley are operated by Kingsley Area Schools. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.8:1. 25.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Kingsley, MI a good place to live?

Kingsley, MI has a population of 1,792, a median household income of $65,060, and an unemployment rate of 2.6%. 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 Kingsley?

Kingsley averages 25.3°F in January and 79.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.6 inches with about 101.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Kingsley?

Kingsley, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 49649.

What is the population of Kingsley?

The population of Kingsley, Michigan is 1,792 with a median age of 28.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Kingsley?

Key numbers for living in Kingsley: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $227,000, median household income $65,060, crime index 39 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kingsley side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.