Onsted is a small town of 1,147 in Michigan, with a median household income of $63,846
and a 8.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Onsted stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Onsted is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Onsted 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: 92.7
Onsted's overall cost of living index is 92.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Onsted costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Onsted, MI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$156,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$744
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
69.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$63,846
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Onsted's violent crime rate is 197.1 per 100,000 residents
— 48% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
197.1 /100k
Property Crime
800.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Onsted is served primarily by Onsted Community Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Onsted, MI
National Avg
School District
Onsted Community Schools
—
Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
98.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Onsted sees average highs of 31.7°F in January
and 83.5°F in July,
with 35.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 26.0 inches of snow per year.
Onsted's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Onsted roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $156,000 and median rent is $744/month.
Onsted's violent crime rate is 197.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 800.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Onsted are operated by Onsted Community Schools.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1. 22.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Onsted, MI has a population of 1,147, a median household income of $63,846, and an unemployment rate of 8.7%.
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.
Onsted averages 31.7°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.2 inches
with about 26.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Onsted, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 49265.
The population of Onsted, Michigan is 1,147 with a median age of 30.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Onsted: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $156,000, median household income $63,846, crime index 46 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Onsted side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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