Laingsburg is a small town of 1,584 in Michigan, with a median household income of $74,135
and a 3.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Laingsburg stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Laingsburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Laingsburg 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
Laingsburg's overall cost of living index is 92.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Laingsburg costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Laingsburg, MI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$202,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$828
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
63.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$74,135
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Laingsburg's violent crime rate is 139.5 per 100,000 residents
— 63% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
139.5 /100k
Property Crime
346.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Laingsburg is served primarily by Laingsburg Community Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Laingsburg, MI
National Avg
School District
Laingsburg Community Schools
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
26.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Laingsburg sees average highs of 30.3°F in January
and 81.9°F in July,
with 35.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 38.3 inches of snow per year.
Laingsburg's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Laingsburg roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $202,300 and median rent is $828/month.
Laingsburg's violent crime rate is 139.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 346.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Laingsburg are operated by Laingsburg Community Schools.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1. 26.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Laingsburg, MI has a population of 1,584, a median household income of $74,135, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%.
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.
Laingsburg averages 30.3°F in January and 81.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.6 inches
with about 38.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Laingsburg, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 48848.
The population of Laingsburg, Michigan is 1,584 with a median age of 31.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Laingsburg: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $202,300, median household income $74,135, crime index 29 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Laingsburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
