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Grass Lake, MI
Village in Jackson County, Michigan.
Population
1,186
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,262
ZIP codes
0
Grass Lake and its ZIP codes
Grass Lake at a glance
- Grass Lake is about 7.1 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $80,938 a year, 11% more than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $205,100 (11% below Michigan) and median rent is $961 a month.
Local data for Grass Lake, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Grass Lake, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,938
Poverty rate
5.6%
Median home value
$205,100
Median rent
$961/mo
Homeownership
74.8%
Bachelor's or higher
31.5%
Median age
35.6
Average commute
29.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (505), Polish Americans (128), Irish Americans (126).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Grass Lake.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,811
55,466 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,569
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $6,877 per person
How people get to work
Grass Lake, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.0%
- Carpooled6.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home14.9%
Average one-way commute: 29.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Grass Lake, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
289
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
149
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 16°F
34.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Grass Lake, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.0%
U.S. 33.3% +2.7 pts
Diabetes
9.8%
U.S. 12.1% -2.3 pts
Smoking
12.1%
U.S. 12.8% -0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.0%
U.S. 11.1% -6.1 pts
Cities near Grass Lake
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan CenterCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 5 |
| NapoleonCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 2.6 |
| Vandercook LakeCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4.6 |
| JacksonCity | 10 mi | 10.8 |
| BrooklynVillage | 10 mi | 1 |
| ChelseaCity | 10 mi | 3.6 |
| ManchesterVillage | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| Vineyard LakeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.6 |
| StockbridgeVillage | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| Cement CityVillage | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| OnstedVillage | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| Lake LeAnnCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.7 |
| ClintonVillage | 18 mi | 1.8 |
| ParmaVillage | 18 mi | 1 |
| Spring ArborCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.8 |
| DexterCity | 18 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Grass Lake, MI in?
- Grass Lake is in Jackson County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Grass Lake, MI?
- About 1,186 people live in Grass Lake, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Grass Lake?
- Nearby places include Michigan Center (5.9 mi), Napoleon (6.1 mi), Vandercook Lake (10 mi), Jackson (10 mi), Brooklyn (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023