Fair Plain SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Fair Plain summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Fair Plain. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Michigan. Key points include:
The cost of living in Fair Plain is 85 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Fair Plain is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Fair Plain is $190,068.
The median income in Fair Plain is $52,817.
Fair Plain's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Fair Plain Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Fair Plain | Michigan | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 67 | 75 | 100 |
| Housing | 94 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 97 | 101 | 100 |
| Utilities | 93 | 98 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Fair Plain, MI Weather
The average high in Fair Plain is 58.4° and the average low is 40.2°.
There are 80.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 38.2 inches of precipitation each year with 73.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Fair Plain |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 58.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 40.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 80.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 38.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 73.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Fair Plain Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Fair Plain
The current population in Fair Plain is 7,330. The population has decreased 2.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,330 | 4.8% |
| 2023 | 6,992 | 1.6% |
| 2022 | 6,882 | -6.5% |
| 2021 | 7,357 | 2.9% |
| 2020 | 7,148 | 1.0% |
| 2019 | 7,076 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 7,138 | -2.5% |
| 2017 | 7,324 | -1.9% |
| 2016 | 7,465 | -3.1% |
| 2015 | 7,706 | -4.2% |
| 2014 | 8,043 | 2.7% |
| 2013 | 7,829 | 2.8% |
| 2012 | 7,615 | -1.9% |
| 2011 | 7,766 | 3.7% |
| 2010 | 7,486 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Fair Plain
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Fair Plain is:
48.1% White with 3,529 White residents.
37.6% African American with 2,759 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 11 American Indian residents.
1.2% Asian with 86 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.9% Other with 69 Other residents.
6.5% Two Or More with 475 Two Or More residents.
5.5% Hispanic with 401 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Fair Plain | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 48.1% | 72.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 37.6% | 13.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 3.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.5% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 5.5% | 5.9% | 19.3% |
Gender in Fair Plain
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Fair Plain is 52.5% female with 3,851 female residents.
Fair Plain is 47.5% male with 3,478 male residents.
| Gender | Fair Plain | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 50.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.5% | 49.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Fair Plain for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Fair Plain completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Fair Plain completed 9-12th grade.
37.0% of adults in Fair Plain completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Fair Plain completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Fair Plain completed associate's degree.
13.0% of adults in Fair Plain completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Fair Plain completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Fair Plain completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Fair Plain completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Fair Plain | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 37.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Fair Plain, Michigan
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14.0% of households in Fair Plain earn Less than $10,000.
5.5% of households in Fair Plain earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.4% of households in Fair Plain earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.0% of households in Fair Plain earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.1% of households in Fair Plain earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.4% of households in Fair Plain earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.7% of households in Fair Plain earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.9% of households in Fair Plain earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.6% of households in Fair Plain earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.4% of households in Fair Plain earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Fair Plain | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 14.0% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.5% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.4% | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.0% | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.1% | 11.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.4% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.7% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.9% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.6% | 8.6% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.4% | 9.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
