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Crystal Falls, MI


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Crystal Falls, Michigan

Crystal Falls, Michigan, in Iron county, is 110 miles N of Green Bay, Wisconsin (center to center) and 212 miles N of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city has a population of 1,791.

The People and Families of Crystal Falls

In Crystal Falls, about 53% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Crystal Falls live by themselves.

The city benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Crystal Falls had a median family income of $35,000. An unusual characteristic of Crystal Falls is the share of people in it who work at home.

Crime and Safety

The streets of Crystal Falls are considered safe by both national and state standards.

Crystal Falls Housing

About 79% of housing units in Crystal Falls are owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Much of the housing in Crystal Falls has been around for years. Typical rents in the city are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state. Homeowners in Crystal Falls benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in Michigan.

Commuting

In Crystal Falls, 87% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.

High Points

Crystal Falls strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyCrystal Falls Low Property Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyCrystal Falls Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyCrystal Falls Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Crystal Falls Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Crystal Falls, MI

Comparing Crystal Falls to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Men52
Male Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity31
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married34
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty65
College Educated Adults65
People in Middle Class or Better53
Median Family Income32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work75
Public Transportation Use76

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Affordability of Rents910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals74
Affordability of Property Taxes610
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime78
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