Cost of Living in Grand Blanc, MI

Population 7,995 · Michigan · Data vintage 2023

71
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing costs in Grand Blanc stay well under national norms: a median home value of $228,000 against median household incomes of $67,284 gives the city one of the more comfortable price-to-income ratios in Michigan.

Located 40 miles northwest of Sterling Heights, Grand Blanc falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 13% lower than Sterling Heights' $261,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 75
Rent 65

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Grand Blanc

The median home value in Grand Blanc is $228,000 — 25% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $854/month, 35% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $67,284/year is 10% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.4%, below the national average of 4.8%. Michigan's top state income tax rate is 4.3% and the combined sales tax is 6.0%. The climate averages highs of 57.2°F and lows of 38.1°F, with about 52.1" of annual snowfall. Overall, Grand Blanc has a cost of living index of 71 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 29% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$228,000
25% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$280,524
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$854/mo
35% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,202/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
22.2x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
1.5%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$707
1 BR
$780
2 BR
$962
3 BR
$1,290
4 BR
$1,444
Owner-occupied 56.5%
Renter-occupied 43.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$854
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,468/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
39.5 min
46% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
16.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
76.5%
Carpooled
4.3%
Public transit
0.4%
Walked
1.4%
Work from home
16.4%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 4.3%
Total Sales Tax 6.0%
State rate 6.0%
Avg local rate 0.0%
Property Tax 1.5%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$67,284
10% below avg
Per Capita Income
$45,289
Unemployment Rate
4.4%
8% below avg
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Labor Force Participation
61.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 24.7%
Graduate degree 18.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 36.2
Male median age 29.5
Female median age 42.5

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
57.2°F
Avg Low
38.1°F
Annual Precip
32"
Annual Snowfall
52.1"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 303343576978828073604735
Low °F 161725354656605850403123
Precip" 1.991.681.973.133.683.123.413.162.902.772.271.89
Snow" 15.113.06.62.40.00.00.00.00.00.33.311.4

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 44 — Good
65.4%
Good air days/yr
178
Max AQI recorded
206
PM2.5 days
158
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

89%
4-Year Graduation Rate
19.1:1
Student-teacher ratio
13
Public schools
8,326
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Grand Blanc, MI?

Grand Blanc has a cost index of 71 (100 = national average). It is 29% below the national average.

What is average rent in Grand Blanc, MI?

The median gross rent in Grand Blanc is $854 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Grand Blanc?

The median home value in Grand Blanc is $228,000 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Grand Blanc?

The median household income in Grand Blanc is $67,284 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Grand Blanc, MI?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Grand Blanc is 6.0%. The Michigan state income tax top rate is 4.3%.

Is Grand Blanc, MI affordable?

Yes, Grand Blanc is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 71 — about 29% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Grand Blanc?

Grand Blanc has average high temperatures of 57.2°F and average lows of 38.1°F. Annual precipitation is 32". Average annual snowfall is 52.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Grand Blanc at a Glance

Population
7,995
Median Income
$67,284
Home Value
$228,000
Median Rent
$854/mo
Unemployment
4.4%
Avg High Temp
57.2°F
Sales Tax
6.0%
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