City

Crystal, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Montcalm County  ·  Michigan

👥2,541Population
💰$59,148Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂40.7Median Age
🏠$185,000Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓34.0%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 28% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.4%Hispanic: 5.6%Black: 7%Asian: 0.3%Other: 0.8%Race
White86.4%
Hispanic5.6%
Black7.0%
Asian0.3%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
11%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty11.2% ▲ 12% above avg
College Grads34.0% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 28% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.3%)
HS Graduate479 (30.9%)
Some College283 (18.3%)
Associates257 (16.6%)
Bachelors182 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree345 (22.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 30.9%Some College: 18.3%Associates: 16.6%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 22.3%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad30.9%
Some College18.3%
Associates16.6%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate22.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.4%Renter: 13.6%Tenure
Owner86.4%
Renter13.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,148 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$185,000 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$752/mo
Total Housing Units1,416
Vacant Units453

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
35%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
55%
About Crystal, MI

Crystal is a city in Michigan, located in Montcalm County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,541 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.7 years.

Economically, Crystal is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,148 is below the national average. Approximately 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Crystal is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $185,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $752 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Crystal is moderately educated. 34.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (86.42%).

Crystal, MI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Crystal
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48818 2,541 $59,148 $185,000 $752 3.5% 34.0% 86.4%