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Crystal Mountain

Michigan · 166 residents · 1.778 sq mi
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Crystal Mountain is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $120,938. Population has grown 38% since 2023. 78% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $547,400. With a median age of 53.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
78% 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
166
+38%since 2023
from 120 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
93 / sq mi
+38%since 2023
from 67 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
53.5
−4%since 2023
from 56.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
135597138180201020202024Crystal Mountain
2024166
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$120,938
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,214
−6%since 2023
from $60,793 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2023
from 55.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
−7%since 2023
from 0.471 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services4.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Information3.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$547,400
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $487,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
80.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 85.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 33.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
4.5
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
64
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(113)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.8%(7)
Diversity Score13.7%(16)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(150)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.6%(16)
Diversity Score21.8%(36)
Diversity Score
22
+59%since 2023
from 14 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
77.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 71.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2023
from 18.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
−1%since 2023
from 30.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2023
from 82.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% 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
3.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 60.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 13.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 60.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2023
from 52.5% in 2023
Female
54.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 47.5% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
17.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 22.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 95.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crystal Mountain, Michigan?

Crystal Mountain, Michigan has about 166 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Crystal Mountain, Michigan?

The typical household in Crystal Mountain, Michigan earns about $120,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crystal Mountain, Michigan expensive?

In Crystal Mountain, Michigan, the median home is worth about $547,400.

How educated are people in Crystal Mountain, Michigan?

About 77.7% of adults age 25 and over in Crystal Mountain, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crystal Mountain, Michigan?

About 2.4% of people in Crystal Mountain, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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