What are the schools like in Watersmeet, MI?

Watersmeet is served primarily by Watersmeet Township School District. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 6.5:1.

What is the median household income in Watersmeet?

The median household income in Watersmeet, MI is $49,333 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Watersmeet, MI?

Watersmeet has an average high temperature of 21.2°F in January and 77.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 125.7 inches.

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

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

Watersmeet has a violent crime rate of 136.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 243.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Watersmeet, MI a Good Place to Live?

Watersmeet is a small town of 243 in Michigan, with a median household income of $49,333 .

Strengths: Watersmeet stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.

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

All Watersmeet city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Watersmeet metro area.

Metric	Watersmeet, MI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$82,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	81.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$49,333	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Watersmeet's violent crime rate is 136.0 per 100,000 residents — 64% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

136.0 /100k

Property Crime

243.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Watersmeet is served primarily by Watersmeet Township School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Watersmeet, MI	National Avg
School District	Watersmeet Township School District	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	6.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Watersmeet sees average highs of 21.2°F in January and 77.8°F in July, with 32.9 inches of annual precipitation and 125.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Watersmeet, MI
Average High — January	21.2°F
Average High — July	77.8°F
Annual Precipitation	32.9"
Annual Snowfall	125.7"

Demographics

Metric	Watersmeet, MI	National Avg
Population	243	—
Median Age	45.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	13.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	68.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	28.4%	22.2%
65 and over	22.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ewen, MI 17 mi Bruce Crossing, MI 17 mi Marenisco, MI 25 mi Boulder Junction, WI 25 mi Eagle River, WI 26 mi

ZIP Codes in Watersmeet

Watersmeet, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

49969

Watersmeet vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Watersmeet, MI affordable or expensive?

Watersmeet has a median home value of $82,500 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $49,333.

What is the crime rate in Watersmeet, MI?

Watersmeet's violent crime rate is 136.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 243.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Watersmeet?

Public schools in Watersmeet are operated by Watersmeet Township School District. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.5:1. 12.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Watersmeet, MI a good place to live?

Watersmeet, MI has a population of 243, a median household income of $49,333, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Watersmeet?

Watersmeet averages 21.2°F in January and 77.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.9 inches with about 125.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Watersmeet?

Watersmeet, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 49969.

What is the population of Watersmeet?

The population of Watersmeet, Michigan is 243 with a median age of 45.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Watersmeet?

Key numbers for living in Watersmeet: median home $82,500, median household income $49,333, crime index 26 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Watersmeet side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.