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Fenton.
About
Life in Fenton
Fenton is a community of 11,950 people in Michigan. The median household income is $80,000, median rent runs about $1,275 per month, and median home values are around $235,900. The unemployment rate is 6.4%.
Fenton at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Foreign-Born
4.2%
Broadband Internet
93.8%
of households
Population Growth
-1.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.2% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Fenton: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Fenton, the largest foreign-born group is from India (55.8%), and 2.6% of residents speak Other Asian/Pacific at home.
Under 18
21.2%
of residents
65 and Older
16.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
26.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
34.8%
of households
Married Couples
40.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.25
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 13% above MI average
Rent, home values, and income in Fenton
In Fenton, rent runs 13% above the MI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
48.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.0
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,955
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
63.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1981
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $364,070 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.2 pts above MI average
Unemployment in Fenton
Unemployment in Genesee County, which includes Fenton, is 1.2 percentage points higher than the MI average.
Unemployment rate
Fenton: Genesee County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Genesee County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Fenton is about 3% of Genesee County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Fenton Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute31.3 min avg
How Fenton residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Fenton, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 53% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 12 mi
Bishop International Airport (FNT)
Regional airport · few flights344k passengers boarded in 2025
- 44 mi
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 41% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Fenton runs 41% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
194.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,215.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Fenton Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
92.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Genesee County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Genesee County, which includes Fenton, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.0M |
| 2023 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $20.0M |
| 2022 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $35,000 |
| 2021 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.4M |
| 2020 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $352,000 |
| 2019 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $675,500 |
| 2018 | 8 | Heat | $4.5M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Genesee County, county-wide
Fenton is about 3% of Genesee County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality38 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Genesee County, which includes Fenton, is typically good — 252 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
38
Good Days
252
per year
Moderate Days
48
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Genesee County, county-wide
Fenton is about 3% of Genesee County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate79°F summers, 17°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Fenton has mild summers (avg high 79°F) and very cold winters (avg low 17°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
55°/34°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
79°/57°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
59°/40°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
32°/17°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
34.5"
Annual Snowfall
52.1"
Hot Days/Year
6
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
149
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
138
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 15°F | 2.37" |
| Feb | 33°F | 15°F | 1.87" |
| Mar | 42°F | 24°F | 2.03" |
| Apr | 55°F | 34°F | 3.21" |
| May | 68°F | 46°F | 3.83" |
| Jun | 77°F | 55°F | 3.34" |
| Jul | 81°F | 59°F | 3.51" |
| Aug | 79°F | 58°F | 3.31" |
| Sep | 72°F | 50°F | 3.08" |
| Oct | 59°F | 40°F | 3.30" |
| Nov | 47°F | 30°F | 2.53" |
| Dec | 34°F | 21°F | 2.10" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Fenton
Uninsured
5.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Fenton's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Mclaren Flint
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14.9 mi away · Flint
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Fenton
Fenton's student/teacher ratio is 16.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 39.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
39.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Fenton (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,205 students · in-state tuition $50,650 · 71% graduate · median earnings $96,136 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: River Raisin National Battlefield Park, 64 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Fenton
Fenton has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being River Raisin National Battlefield Park (64 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
River Raisin National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
64 mi awayPerry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Memorial
92 mi awayPublic Libraries in Fenton
Fenton-Jack R. Winegarden Library
200 East Caroline Street, Fenton
Cities Near Fenton
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Fenton?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Fenton FAQ
Is Fenton, Michigan affordable?⌄
Fenton's median rent is $1,275/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $80,000/year. Median home value is $235,900.
Is Fenton, Michigan safe?⌄
Fenton's violent crime rate was 194 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1216 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Fenton, Michigan?⌄
Genesee County, which includes Fenton, has an unemployment rate of 6.4%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Fenton, Michigan?⌄
The cost of living in Fenton is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,275/month and median household income is $80,000/year. The median home value is $235,900. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Fenton, Michigan?⌄
The average commute in Fenton is 31 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from