Okemos, Michigan
Among the top 7% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 40% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 46% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 22% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 93% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 54% of US places
- top 12% for commute time
- top 13% for natural disaster risk
- bottom 7% for sunny days
Okemos is a mid-size city in Michigan with about 26,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include commute time, natural disaster risk, and sales tax. It rates lower on property tax rate and sunny days.
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 3.5 in2.0 in
humid 70%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$88k78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 77% of US places
Home Value$305k78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 27% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 16% of US places
Property Tax Rate2.08%better than 8% of US places
Income Tax4.30%better than 69% of US places
Sales Tax6.00%better than 86% of US places
Estimated total tax burden13.46%better than 23% of US places
Unemployment3.4%better than 55% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)24°F19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)72°F21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation34.6 in30th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall36.0 inbetter than 26% of US places
Sunny Days171 daysbetter than 7% of US places
Summer Humidity60°Fbetter than 71% of US places
Comfortable Days97 daysbetter than 82% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk34.1better than 87% of US places
Air Quality49 AQIbetter than 28% of US places
School Quality52.7better than 41% of US places
Violent Crime1594/100kbetter than 14% of US places
Property Crime1982/100kbetter than 20% of US places
Community
Population25,54994th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age34.420th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5488th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9236th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+338th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)61.8%24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)5.6%78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.9%52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)19.8%98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)8.9%87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time19 minbetter than 88% of US places
Walkability9.8/20better than 85% of US places
Airport Distance58 mibetter than 62% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access92.0%better than 72% of US places
Amenities Nearby79.06better than 50% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 38% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Okemos an affordable place to live?
- Okemos is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 77% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Okemos?
- The median home value in Okemos is $305k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Okemos?
- Median household income in Okemos is $88k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Okemos?
- Median gross rent in Okemos is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Okemos safe?
- Okemos is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1594/100k (better than 14%). Property crime is 1982/100k.
- What is the weather like in Okemos?
- Okemos averages 72°F in July and 24°F in January, with 34.6 in of annual precipitation and about 171 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Okemos?
- Public-school quality in Okemos is about average, scoring better than 41% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Okemos?
- The average one-way commute in Okemos is 19 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)