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Crystal

Michigan · 1,114 residents · 2.761 sq mi
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Crystal has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,806. Population has grown 15% since 2023. Median home value is $197,300. With a median age of 55.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 43% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,114
+15%since 2023
from 966 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
403 / sq mi
+15%since 2023
from 350 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
55.7
Unchangedsince 2023
from 55.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
8659331K1K1K20202024Crystal
20241K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,806
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $50,278 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,215
+7%since 2023
from $30,045 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 36.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.481
+18%since 2023
from 0.406 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade14%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing3.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$197,300
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $192,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$597
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $542 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 88.5% in 2023
10.0% rent
Vacancy rate
35.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 38.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 31.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
80.8%
+17.1 ptssince 2023
from 63.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
+23%since 2023
from 3.8 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(945)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.7%(7)
Other1.4%(14)
Diversity Score5.3%(52)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(1,087)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.5%(17)
Other0.9%(10)
Diversity Score5.9%(66)
Diversity Score
6
+11%since 2023
from 5 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 28.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 97.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 19.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.6 min
+1%since 2023
from 38.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 84.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
33.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 31.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 31.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 44.5% in 2023
Female
57.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 55.5% in 2023
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 23.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 85.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 97.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crystal, Michigan?

Crystal, Michigan has about 1,114 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Crystal, Michigan?

The typical household in Crystal, Michigan earns about $41,806 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crystal, Michigan expensive?

In Crystal, Michigan, the median home is worth about $197,300, and the typical rent is about $597 a month.

How educated are people in Crystal, Michigan?

About 29.8% of adults age 25 and over in Crystal, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crystal, Michigan?

About 12.6% of people in Crystal, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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