Below Average CostHigher than AverageTekonsha Community Schools
Median Income
$59,063
household / year
Median Home Value
$87,700
owner-occupied
Median Rent
$1,011
gross / month
Cost of Living
92
national avg = 100
Is Tekonsha, MI a Good Place to Live?
Tekonsha is a small town of 685 in Michigan, with a median household income of $59,063
and a 10.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Tekonsha 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 Tekonsha is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Tekonsha 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: 92.3
Tekonsha's overall cost of living index is 92.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Tekonsha costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Tekonsha, MI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$87,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,011
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
80.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$59,063
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Higher than Average
Tekonsha's violent crime rate is 694.0 per 100,000 residents
— 83% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
694.0 /100k
Property Crime
1857.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Tekonsha is served primarily by Tekonsha Community Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Tekonsha, MI
National Avg
School District
Tekonsha Community Schools
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Tekonsha sees average highs of 30.9°F in January
and 81.9°F in July,
with 39.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 42.7 inches of snow per year.
Tekonsha's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Tekonsha roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $87,700 and median rent is $1,011/month.
Tekonsha's violent crime rate is 694.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1857.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Tekonsha are operated by Tekonsha Community Schools.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1. 11.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Tekonsha, MI has a population of 685, a median household income of $59,063, and an unemployment rate of 10.5%.
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.
Tekonsha averages 30.9°F in January and 81.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.1 inches
with about 42.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Tekonsha, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 49092.
The population of Tekonsha, Michigan is 685 with a median age of 40.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Tekonsha: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $87,700, median household income $59,063, crime index 145 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tekonsha side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.