Population 2,909 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Crystal
Household size in Crystal
| Period | Crystal | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.56 | 2.69 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.48 | 2.70 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.49 | 2.69 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.74 | 2.66 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.17 | −0.03 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Crystal average 2.74 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.56, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Crystal
| Period | Crystal | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.2 | 36.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.2 | 37.2 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.0 | 37.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.4 | 38.3 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −4.8 | +2.3 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
Crystal skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.4, against 40.1 nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Crystal
| Period | Crystal | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 11.0% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 10.9% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 10.5% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 9.7% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Crystal: 6.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Crystal
Renters in Crystal
| Period | Crystal | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 24.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.8% | 26.9% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.6% | 26.6% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.7% | 25.4% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +0.7 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Crystal is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 12.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over half of owners (52.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Crystal
| Period | Crystal | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.3% | 9.6% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.6% | 8.8% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 26.9% | 7.1% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.0% | 6.6% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −9.2 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 24.0% of the housing in Crystal, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Crystal
| Period | Crystal | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1969 | 1974 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1974 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1976 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1978 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +5 | +3 | +6 |
Homes in Crystal run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1975 against 1980. That is in line with the rest of the Grand Rapids area.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Crystal
| Period | Crystal | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $588 | $800 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $708 | $848 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $678 | $950 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $868 | $1,285 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$280 | +$485 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Crystal costs $868 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 32.9% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Crystal
Bachelor's degrees in Crystal
| Period | Crystal | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 27.1% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 29.1% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.1% | 31.9% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.6% | 36.9% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +9.8 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Crystal: 16.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Crystal
| Period | Crystal | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.1% | 88.5% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.7% | 89.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.7% | 91.0% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.6% | 92.2% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in seven adults in Crystal never finished high school, more than nationally: 84.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Crystal
| Period | Crystal | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.6% | 9.2% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.7% | 9.0% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 3.9% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −10.2 pts | −5.3 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in Crystal than nationally: unemployment was 6.4%, against 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Crystal compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal | 2.74 | 42.4 | 6.5% | 12.7% | 24.0% | 1975 | $868 | 16.6% | 84.6% | 6.4% |
| Sumner | 2.51 | 41.7 | 8.6% | 15.8% | 7.2% | 1972 | $845 | 13.3% | 92.3% | 4.8% |
| Vickeryville | 3.18 | 37.5 | 7.2% | 8.0% | 9.8% | 1978 | $902 | 11.3% | 83.6% | 3.1% |
| Elm Hall | 2.40 | 45.3 | 9.3% | 12.3% | 10.5% | 1978 | $728 | 8.1% | 89.3% | 8.5% |
| Mcbrides | 2.87 | 45.7 | 6.7% | 13.6% | 12.8% | 1973 | $872 | 14.4% | 91.0% | 4.6% |
| Carson City | 3.34 | 38.7 | 11.6% | 18.0% | 4.3% | 1973 | $741 | 11.8% | 85.1% | 2.3% |
| Sheridan | 2.76 | 40.3 | 11.7% | 10.0% | 10.1% | 1976 | $927 | 12.8% | 86.9% | 3.4% |
| McBride | 2.87 | 46.2 | 6.2% | 13.8% | 13.6% | 1970 | $888 | 14.4% | 91.9% | 4.6% |
| Vestaburg | 3.10 | 33.4 | 10.8% | 10.3% | 17.1% | 1982 | $851 | 14.4% | 87.2% | 13.1% |
| New Haven Center | 2.69 | 36.5 | 8.4% | 15.5% | 6.9% | 1962 | $883 | 15.4% | 89.1% | 2.6% |
| Riverdale | 2.40 | 43.8 | 12.1% | 8.7% | 12.8% | 1980 | $850 | 11.1% | 91.8% | 8.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
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