Wacousta is a small town of 1,788 in Michigan, with a median household income of $96,343
and a 3.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Wacousta stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Wacousta is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Wacousta 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: 92.8
Wacousta's overall cost of living index is 92.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Wacousta costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Wacousta, MI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$264,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,270
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
91.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$96,343
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Wacousta's violent crime rate is 41.5 per 100,000 residents
— 89% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
41.5 /100k
Property Crime
218.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Wacousta is served primarily by Grand Ledge Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.9:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Wacousta, MI
National Avg
School District
Grand Ledge Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
47.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
98.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Wacousta sees average highs of 30.6°F in January
and 82.8°F in July,
with 34.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 37.3 inches of snow per year.
Wacousta's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Wacousta roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $264,200 and median rent is $1,270/month.
Wacousta's violent crime rate is 41.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 218.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Wacousta are operated by Grand Ledge Public Schools.
The district has 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.9:1. 47.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Wacousta, MI has a population of 1,788, a median household income of $96,343, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%.
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.
Wacousta averages 30.6°F in January and 82.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.6 inches
with about 37.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Wacousta, MI is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 48837, 48822.
The population of Wacousta, Michigan is 1,788 with a median age of 43.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Wacousta: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $264,200, median household income $96,343, crime index 11 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wacousta side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
