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Grayling, MI
City in Crawford County, Michigan.
Population
1,671
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
815
ZIP codes
0
Grayling and its ZIP codes
Grayling at a glance
- Grayling is about 4.6 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $32,545 a year, 55% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $160,800 (31% below Michigan) and median rent is $788 a month.
Local data for Grayling, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Grayling, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$32,545
Poverty rate
31.9%
Median home value
$160,800
Median rent
$788/mo
Homeownership
42.1%
Bachelor's or higher
14.4%
Median age
43.4
Average commute
19.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (315), German Americans (299), Polish Americans (103).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Crawford County. PPP loans are for Grayling.
Unemployment rate
5.4%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,297
4,065 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,310
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$124M
FY 2026, $9,565 per person
How people get to work
Grayling, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.3%
- Carpooled13.6%
- Public transit2.5%
- Walked10.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.9%
Average one-way commute: 19.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Grayling, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
192
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
23
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 10°F
33.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Grayling, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.2%
U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities near Grayling
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Bear LakeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.8 |
| RoscommonVillage | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| Manistee LakeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.6 |
| Lakes of the NorthCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 16.6 |
| KalkaskaVillage | 23 mi | 2.6 |
| MancelonaVillage | 24 mi | 1 |
| Houghton LakeCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 10.8 |
| PrudenvilleCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 2.9 |
| GaylordCity | 25 mi | 5.2 |
| LewistonCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 2.8 |
| St. HelenCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 5.7 |
| AlbaCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 2.7 |
| MioCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 8.4 |
| South BoardmanCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 3.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Grayling, MI in?
- Grayling is in Crawford County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Grayling, MI?
- About 1,671 people live in Grayling, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Grayling?
- Nearby places include Bear Lake (12 mi), Roscommon (13 mi), Manistee Lake (17 mi), Lakes of the North (21 mi), Kalkaska (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023