Roscommon is a small town of 1,123 in Michigan, with a median household income of $48,967
and a 0.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Roscommon stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Roscommon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Roscommon 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: 86.1
Roscommon's overall cost of living index is 86.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Roscommon costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Roscommon, MI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$76,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$503
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
65.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$48,967
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Roscommon's violent crime rate is 154.0 per 100,000 residents
— 59% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
154.0 /100k
Property Crime
412.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Roscommon is served primarily by Roscommon Area Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Roscommon, MI
National Avg
School District
Roscommon Area Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Roscommon sees average highs of 26.9°F in January
and 80.5°F in July,
with 29.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 65.9 inches of snow per year.
Roscommon's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Roscommon roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $76,800 and median rent is $503/month.
Roscommon's violent crime rate is 154.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 412.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Roscommon are operated by Roscommon Area Public Schools.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1. 8.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Roscommon, MI has a population of 1,123, a median household income of $48,967, and an unemployment rate of 0.8%.
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.
Roscommon averages 26.9°F in January and 80.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.6 inches
with about 65.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Roscommon, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 48653.
The population of Roscommon, Michigan is 1,123 with a median age of 55.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Roscommon: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $76,800, median household income $48,967, crime index 32 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Roscommon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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