Parma is a small town of 663 in Michigan, with a median household income of $69,830
and a 10.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Parma stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Parma is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Parma 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
Parma's overall cost of living index is 92.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Parma costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Parma, MI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$114,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$972
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
70.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$69,830
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Parma's violent crime rate is 310.4 per 100,000 residents
— 18% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
310.4 /100k
Property Crime
1035.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Parma is served primarily by Western School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.3:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Parma, MI
National Avg
School District
Western School District
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Parma sees average highs of 31.3°F in January
and 82.5°F in July,
with 32.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 40.4 inches of snow per year.
Parma's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Parma roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $114,100 and median rent is $972/month.
Parma's violent crime rate is 310.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1035.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Parma are operated by Western School District.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.3:1. 22.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Parma, MI has a population of 663, a median household income of $69,830, and an unemployment rate of 10.4%.
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.
Parma averages 31.3°F in January and 82.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.2 inches
with about 40.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Parma, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 49269.
The population of Parma, Michigan is 663 with a median age of 33.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Parma: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $114,100, median household income $69,830, crime index 69 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Parma side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
