Genesee County

MI · Pop. 51,356 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Genesee County is a suburban county in MI with a population of approximately 51,356.

$/Acre: $2,961

Property Tax: 1.54%

Growing Season: 156 days

Broadband: 71%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 65.7/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.54%

Local Sales Tax1.74%

Combined Sales Tax7.74%

Cost of Living Index94.1

Median Household Income$43,751

Poverty Rate18.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,961

Median Home Price$398K

Acres for Sale4372

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season156 days

Annual Rainfall35.9 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low15°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,318 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)336 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K437

Property Crime /100K313

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response32 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital19.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage71%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City29 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby57%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.2%

Ag EconomyModerate