South Range is a small town of 509 in Michigan, with a median household income of $46,250
and a 1.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
South Range 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 South Range is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All South Range 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: 88.1
South Range's overall cost of living index is 88.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in South Range costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
South Range, MI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$81,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$623
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
83.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$46,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
South Range's violent crime rate is 95.3 per 100,000 residents
— 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
95.3 /100k
Property Crime
395.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
South Range is served primarily by Adams Township School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
South Range, MI
National Avg
School District
Adams Township School District
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
South Range sees average highs of 22.2°F in January
and 75.4°F in July,
with 31.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 207.8 inches of snow per year.
South Range's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes South Range roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $81,300 and median rent is $623/month.
South Range's violent crime rate is 95.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 395.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in South Range are operated by Adams Township School District.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1. 15.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
South Range, MI has a population of 509, a median household income of $46,250, and an unemployment rate of 1.3%.
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.
South Range averages 22.2°F in January and 75.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.6 inches
with about 207.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
South Range, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 49963.
The population of South Range, Michigan is 509 with a median age of 45.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in South Range: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $81,300, median household income $46,250, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare South Range side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
