What are the schools like in Laurium, MI?

School district data for Laurium is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Laurium?

The median household income in Laurium, MI is $42,292 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 Laurium, MI?

Laurium has an average high temperature of 22.2°F in January and 75.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 207.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Laurium, MI affordable or expensive?

Laurium's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Laurium is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $89,300 and the median rent is $567 per month.

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

Laurium has a violent crime rate of 212.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 266.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Laurium, MI a Good Place to Live?

Laurium is a small town of 1,669 in Michigan, with a median household income of $42,292 and a 2.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Laurium stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

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

All Laurium 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: 87.8

Laurium's overall cost of living index is 87.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Laurium costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Laurium, MI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$89,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$567	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$42,292	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Laurium's violent crime rate is 212.9 per 100,000 residents — 44% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

212.9 /100k

Property Crime

266.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Laurium, MI	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	32.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Laurium sees average highs of 22.2°F in January and 75.4°F in July, with 34.7 inches of annual precipitation and 207.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Laurium, MI
Average High — January	22.2°F
Average High — July	75.4°F
Annual Precipitation	34.7"
Annual Snowfall	207.8"

Demographics

Metric	Laurium, MI	National Avg
Population	1,669	—
Median Age	44.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	15.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	22.2%	22.2%
65 and over	20.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Laurium vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Laurium, MI affordable or expensive?

Laurium's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Laurium roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $89,300 and median rent is $567/month.

What is the crime rate in Laurium, MI?

Laurium's violent crime rate is 212.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 266.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Laurium?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Laurium, MI a good place to live?

Laurium, MI has a population of 1,669, a median household income of $42,292, and an unemployment rate of 2.6%. 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 Laurium?

Laurium averages 22.2°F in January and 75.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.7 inches with about 207.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Laurium?

The population of Laurium, Michigan is 1,669 with a median age of 44.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Laurium?

Key numbers for living in Laurium: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $89,300, median household income $42,292, crime index 39 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Laurium side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.