City profile · Michigan · Census ACS 2023

Crystal Falls, MI

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Crystal Falls - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

1,734
Residents
$59,712
Median income
$79,900
Median home
$1,068
Median rent (state)

Crystal Falls - the verdict

Nationally, Crystal Falls sits in the 35th percentile for household income and the 97th percentile for safety among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

35th
percentile, household income
4th
percentile, home value
26th
percentile, median rent
97th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Crystal Falls, MI

Crystal Falls is a small town in Michigan, home to 1,734 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in Crystal Falls brings in $59,712 a year, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 12.5%. Home values in Crystal Falls run a median of $79,900, and the median resident age is 44.1 years. 15.8% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 47.8% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Crystal Falls reports a comparatively low crime rate: FBI UCR reporting places total crime at 123.8 incidents per 100,000 residents, below the national average (voluntary agency reporting, reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Living costs in Michigan run below the national norm: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Michigan at 96.2 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Below Average). Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,068 monthly. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Michigan run around $238, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. The average commute for Crystal Falls workers runs 16.8 minutes, with 75.0% driving alone and 6.8% working from home. Natural-hazard exposure scores 55.1 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Moderate).

Population

1,734 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Michigan

Median Household Income

$59,712 /yr

Poverty 12.5%

Cost of Living Index (state)

96.2 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Michigan average

How does Crystal Falls compare to other US cities?

Where Crystal Falls sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 35% higher than other cities
Home value 4% pricier than other cities
Median rent 26% pricier than other cities
Safety 97% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at Michigan, Crystal Falls ranks #4 of 254 Michigan cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Crystal Falls against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Michigan only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Michigan-relative analysis

Median Home Value places Crystal Falls near the bottom of Michigan's cities

Among the 721 Michigan cities PlainCities tracks with reported median home value data, Crystal Falls ranks #661 - the 8th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Crystal Falls only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#367 of 718
49th percentile in Michigan
Median Gross Rent
#424 of 727
41st percentile in Michigan
Median Home Value
#661 of 721
8th percentile in Michigan
Poverty Rate
#232 of 727
68th percentile in Michigan
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#453 of 727
37th percentile in Michigan

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Michigan only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

35thIncome percentile
97thSafety percentile

35th percentile nationally for median household income · 97th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Crystal Falls's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Crystal Falls's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 72 Avg. percentile National median
Crystal Falls's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Crystal Falls's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$79,900 Among the most affordable more affordable than 96% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Above this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Crystal Falls $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Crystal Falls, MI Crystal Falls, MI's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Crystal Falls, MI-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Crystal Falls, MI median $59,712/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Crystal Falls, MI's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Crystal Falls, MI. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 15.8%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 12.5%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 47.8%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
1,734
Median Income
$59,712
Median Home Value
$79,900
Median Age
44.1
Poverty Rate
12.5%
Labor force participation
47.8%
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
123.8
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
0.0
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
123.8
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
1
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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1,580 residents1,590 residents1,600 residents1,610 residents1,620 residents 202020212022202320242025 1,594 residents 1,607 residents ▲ +0.8%
Crystal Falls's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
16.8 minutes
Drive Alone
75.0%
Carpool
11.8%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
3.9%
Work from Home
6.8%
Other
2.5%

Based on 635 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Michigan - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$105
avg/month
Natural Gas
$85
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$48
avg/month
Total Utilities
$238
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Michigan state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Michigan state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Crystal Falls sits in

Cost of Living Index
96.2
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,068/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
55.1 / 100
Moderate
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

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Cassopolis
1,763 people
Evart
1,764 people
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1,771 people
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1,696 people
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Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Crystal Falls's 1,734 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Westmorland, CA
1,734 people
Mickleton, NJ
1,734 people
Centennial Park, AZ
1,733 people
Itta Bena, MS
1,735 people
Albion, NE
1,733 people
West Hurley, NY
1,733 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Crystal Falls's $59,712 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Cedarville, IL
$59,712 median income
Eielson AFB, AK
$59,716 median income
Akron, IA
$59,706 median income
Robinhood, MS
$59,706 median income
Humboldt River Ranch, NV
$59,702 median income
Jackson Center, OH
$59,728 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Crystal Falls, MI Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Crystal Falls, MI - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 91.8% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 1.6% White 91.8% Black or African American 1.3% Asian 0.2% American Indian 0.8% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.5% Two or more races 5.5% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Crystal Falls compares to nearby Michigan cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Crystal Falls (this city) 1,734 $59,712
Cassopolis 1,763 $40,529
Evart 1,764 $34,091
Marlette 1,771 $44,375
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MI FBI UCR NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Crystal Falls, MI?

What is the population of Crystal Falls, MI? +

The population of Crystal Falls, MI stands at 1,734 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Crystal Falls, MI? +

Crystal Falls households earn a median of $59,712 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Crystal Falls? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Crystal Falls; the closest available measure is the Michigan state average, a cost of living index of 96.2 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Michigan vary by metro area.

Is Crystal Falls, MI safe? +

Crystal Falls has a total crime rate of 123.8 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Crystal Falls, MI? +

The median home value in Crystal Falls is $79,900, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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