What are the schools like in Muir, MI?

Muir is served primarily by Ionia Public Schools. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.6:1.

What is the median household income in Muir?

The median household income in Muir, MI is $49,297 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.2%.

What is the weather like in Muir, MI?

Muir has an average high temperature of 28.9°F in January and 80.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 54.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Muir, MI affordable or expensive?

Muir's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Muir is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $129,000 and the median rent is $520 per month.

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

Muir has a violent crime rate of 69.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 180.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Muir, MI a Good Place to Live?

Muir is a small town of 591 in Michigan, with a median household income of $49,297 and a 9.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Muir stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

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

All Muir 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: 95.2

Muir's overall cost of living index is 95.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Muir costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Muir, MI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$129,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$520	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	51.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$49,297	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Muir's violent crime rate is 69.6 per 100,000 residents — 82% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

69.6 /100k

Property Crime

180.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Muir is served primarily by Ionia Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.6:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Muir, MI	National Avg
School District	Ionia Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	18.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	5.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Muir sees average highs of 28.9°F in January and 80.9°F in July, with 35.9 inches of annual precipitation and 54.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Muir, MI
Average High — January	28.9°F
Average High — July	80.9°F
Annual Precipitation	35.9"
Annual Snowfall	54.2"

Demographics

Metric	Muir, MI	National Avg
Population	591	—
Median Age	33.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	26.6%	22.2%
65 and over	12.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lyons, MI 1 mi Pewamo, MI 4 mi Ionia, MI 7 mi Hubbardston, MI 8 mi Palo, MI 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Muir

Muir, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

48860

Muir vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Muir, MI affordable or expensive?

Muir's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Muir roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $129,000 and median rent is $520/month.

What is the crime rate in Muir, MI?

Muir's violent crime rate is 69.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 180.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Muir?

Public schools in Muir are operated by Ionia Public Schools. The district has 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.6:1. 5.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Muir, MI a good place to live?

Muir, MI has a population of 591, a median household income of $49,297, and an unemployment rate of 9.2%. 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 Muir?

Muir averages 28.9°F in January and 80.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.9 inches with about 54.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Muir?

Muir, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 48860.

What is the population of Muir?

The population of Muir, Michigan is 591 with a median age of 33.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Muir?

Key numbers for living in Muir: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $129,000, median household income $49,297, crime index 14 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Muir side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.