What are the schools like in Pinckney, MI?

Pinckney is served primarily by Pinckney Community Schools. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.9:1.

What is the median household income in Pinckney?

The median household income in Pinckney, MI is $88,894 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.6%.

What is the weather like in Pinckney, MI?

Pinckney has an average high temperature of 31.5°F in January and 81.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 33.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Pinckney, MI affordable or expensive?

Pinckney's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Pinckney is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $231,000 and the median rent is $974 per month.

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

Pinckney has a violent crime rate of 42.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 470.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Pinckney, MI a Good Place to Live?

Pinckney is a small town of 1,950 in Michigan, with a median household income of $88,894 and a 5.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Pinckney stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).

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

All Pinckney 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: 98.0

Pinckney's overall cost of living index is 98.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Pinckney costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Pinckney, MI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$231,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$974	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	74.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$88,894	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Pinckney's violent crime rate is 42.7 per 100,000 residents — 89% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

42.7 /100k

Property Crime

470.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Pinckney is served primarily by Pinckney Community Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.9:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Pinckney, MI	National Avg
School District	Pinckney Community Schools	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	28.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Pinckney sees average highs of 31.5°F in January and 81.4°F in July, with 34.5 inches of annual precipitation and 33.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Pinckney, MI
Average High — January	31.5°F
Average High — July	81.4°F
Annual Precipitation	34.5"
Annual Snowfall	33.2"

Demographics

Metric	Pinckney, MI	National Avg
Population	1,950	—
Median Age	42.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.4%	18.9%
Asian	2.9%	6.3%
Under 18	17.9%	22.2%
65 and over	17.1%	16.8%

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ZIP Codes in Pinckney

Pinckney, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

48169

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pinckney, MI affordable or expensive?

Pinckney's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Pinckney roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $231,000 and median rent is $974/month.

What is the crime rate in Pinckney, MI?

Pinckney's violent crime rate is 42.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 470.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Pinckney?

Public schools in Pinckney are operated by Pinckney Community Schools. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.9:1. 28.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Pinckney, MI a good place to live?

Pinckney, MI has a population of 1,950, a median household income of $88,894, and an unemployment rate of 5.6%. 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 Pinckney?

Pinckney averages 31.5°F in January and 81.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.5 inches with about 33.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Pinckney?

Pinckney, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 48169.

What is the population of Pinckney?

The population of Pinckney, Michigan is 1,950 with a median age of 42.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Pinckney?

Key numbers for living in Pinckney: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $231,000, median household income $88,894, crime index 16 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pinckney side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.