Reese, Michigan (EO-1) · NASA image by Jesse Allen and Robert Simmon using ALI data from the NASA EO-1 team. English caption by Holli Riebeek. / Public domain
Reese is a small town of 1,300 in Michigan, with a median household income of $81,583
and a 11.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Reese stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Reese is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Reese 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: 93.5
Reese's overall cost of living index is 93.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Reese costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Reese, MI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$165,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$789
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
78.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$81,583
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Reese's violent crime rate is 266.1 per 100,000 residents
— 30% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
266.1 /100k
Property Crime
622.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Reese is served primarily by Reese Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.1:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Reese, MI
National Avg
School District
Reese Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Reese sees average highs of 29.7°F in January
and 82.0°F in July,
with 34.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 40.7 inches of snow per year.
Reese's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Reese roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $165,400 and median rent is $789/month.
Reese's violent crime rate is 266.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 622.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Reese are operated by Reese Public Schools.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.1:1. 24.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Reese, MI has a population of 1,300, a median household income of $81,583, and an unemployment rate of 11.7%.
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.
Reese averages 29.7°F in January and 82.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.2 inches
with about 40.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Reese, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 48757.
The population of Reese, Michigan is 1,300 with a median age of 48.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Reese: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $165,400, median household income $81,583, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Reese side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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