What are the schools like in Schoolcraft, MI?

Schoolcraft is served primarily by Schoolcraft Community Schools. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.7:1.

What is the median household income in Schoolcraft?

The median household income in Schoolcraft, MI is $82,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.9%.

What is the weather like in Schoolcraft, MI?

Schoolcraft has an average high temperature of 31.5°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 41.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Schoolcraft, MI affordable or expensive?

Schoolcraft's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Schoolcraft is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $188,200 and the median rent is $884 per month.

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

Schoolcraft has a violent crime rate of 139.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1531.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Schoolcraft, MI a Good Place to Live?

Schoolcraft is a small town of 1,409 in Michigan, with a median household income of $82,500 and a 1.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Schoolcraft stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Schoolcraft is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Schoolcraft 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: 95.0

Schoolcraft's overall cost of living index is 95.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Schoolcraft costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Schoolcraft, MI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$188,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$884	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$82,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Schoolcraft's violent crime rate is 139.2 per 100,000 residents — 63% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

139.2 /100k

Property Crime

1531.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Schoolcraft is served primarily by Schoolcraft Community Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Schoolcraft, MI	National Avg
School District	Schoolcraft Community Schools	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	31.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Schoolcraft sees average highs of 31.5°F in January and 83.1°F in July, with 33.2 inches of annual precipitation and 41.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Schoolcraft, MI
Average High — January	31.5°F
Average High — July	83.1°F
Annual Precipitation	33.2"
Annual Snowfall	41.2"

Demographics

Metric	Schoolcraft, MI	National Avg
Population	1,409	—
Median Age	34.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.0%	18.9%
Asian	1.2%	6.3%
Under 18	28.5%	22.2%
65 and over	11.2%	16.8%

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ZIP Codes in Schoolcraft

Schoolcraft, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

49087

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Schoolcraft, MI affordable or expensive?

Schoolcraft's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Schoolcraft roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $188,200 and median rent is $884/month.

What is the crime rate in Schoolcraft, MI?

Schoolcraft's violent crime rate is 139.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1531.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Schoolcraft?

Public schools in Schoolcraft are operated by Schoolcraft Community Schools. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1. 31.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Schoolcraft, MI a good place to live?

Schoolcraft, MI has a population of 1,409, a median household income of $82,500, and an unemployment rate of 1.9%. 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 Schoolcraft?

Schoolcraft averages 31.5°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.2 inches with about 41.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Schoolcraft?

Schoolcraft, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 49087.

What is the population of Schoolcraft?

The population of Schoolcraft, Michigan is 1,409 with a median age of 34.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Schoolcraft?

Key numbers for living in Schoolcraft: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $188,200, median household income $82,500, crime index 51 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Schoolcraft side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.