What are the schools like in Lupton, MI?

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

What is the median household income in Lupton?

The median household income in Lupton, MI is $58,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.5%.

What is the weather like in Lupton, MI?

Lupton has an average high temperature of 27.0°F in January and 81.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 53.0 inches.

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

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

Lupton has a violent crime rate of 142.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 719.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lupton, MI a Good Place to Live?

Lupton is a small town of 277 in Michigan, with a median household income of $58,750 and a 10.5% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Lupton stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Lupton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lupton city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Lupton metro area.

Metric	Lupton, MI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$87,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	81.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$58,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Lupton's violent crime rate is 142.9 per 100,000 residents — 62% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

142.9 /100k

Property Crime

719.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Lupton, 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	12.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	85.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lupton sees average highs of 27.0°F in January and 81.0°F in July, with 33.4 inches of annual precipitation and 53.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lupton, MI
Average High — January	27.0°F
Average High — July	81.0°F
Annual Precipitation	33.4"
Annual Snowfall	53.0"

Demographics

Metric	Lupton, MI	National Avg
Population	277	—
Median Age	52.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	43.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.5%	22.2%
65 and over	19.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Rose City, MI 5 mi West Branch, MI 15 mi Skidway Lake, MI 16 mi Prescott, MI 17 mi Mio, MI 17 mi

ZIP Codes in Lupton

Lupton, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

48635

Lupton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lupton, MI affordable or expensive?

Lupton has a median home value of $87,100 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $58,750.

What is the crime rate in Lupton, MI?

Lupton's violent crime rate is 142.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 719.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lupton?

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

Is Lupton, MI a good place to live?

Lupton, MI has a population of 277, a median household income of $58,750, and an unemployment rate of 10.5%. 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 Lupton?

Lupton averages 27.0°F in January and 81.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.4 inches with about 53.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lupton?

Lupton, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 48635.

What is the population of Lupton?

The population of Lupton, Michigan is 277 with a median age of 52.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lupton?

Key numbers for living in Lupton: median home $87,100, median household income $58,750, crime index 36 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lupton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.