The Town FilesAtlas, Michigan
Township in Genesee County · population 8,352 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $342,100
- Household income
- $107,008
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 47 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 24
- Median age
- 43.4
Atlas is a township of 8,352 people in Genesee County, Michigan. The median home is worth $342,100, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks better for families than 97% of Michigan towns, more of a college town than 92% of Michigan towns, more upscale than 90% of Michigan towns.
How Atlas ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Atlas is worth $342,100, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $107,008, which is more affordable than 31% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $1,269 a month. 95.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Atlas | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $342,100 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $1,269 | $955 |
| Median household income | $107,008 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 95.1% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.4% | — |
Who lives in Atlas
| People | Atlas | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.4 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.8% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 21.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.9% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.1% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 5.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.5% | — |
| Work from home | 13.2% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 29.7 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.5% | 88.8% |
Weather in Atlas
July highs average 81.7°F and January lows 15.3°F. About 32.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 47.4 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 12 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 148 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Atlas since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 12, 1956 about 3.8 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 118 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 15, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 50 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on July 20, 2023.
Severe weather in Genesee County since 1996
Genesee County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| January 16, 2016 | Toxic Substances | EM-3375: Contaminated Water |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| June 30, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1527: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Genesee County
Genesee County had 133,787 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,798 a year. Unemployment was 5% in 2023; in Atlas itself the ACS puts it at 6.8%.
Towns near Atlas
- Grand Blanc, MI5.3 mi · 8,091 people · home $235,500
- Davison, MI5.5 mi · 20,434 people · home $231,700
- Groveland, MI5.7 mi · 5,912 people · home $342,500
- Grand Blanc, MI5.9 mi · 39,846 people · home $251,800
- Hadley, MI6.4 mi · 4,547 people · home $356,100
- Burton, MI7.6 mi · 29,715 people · home $141,600
- Davison, MI7.7 mi · 5,143 people · home $181,200
- Brandon, MI8.1 mi · 15,384 people · home $331,000
Atlas questions
Is Atlas, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Atlas scores better for retirees than 56% of Michigan towns and quieter than 35%. 17.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.4).
How much does a house cost in Atlas?
The median owner-occupied home in Atlas is valued at $342,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $107,008, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $1,269 a month.
What is the weather like in Atlas?
July highs average 81.7°F and January lows 15.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 32.2 inches of precipitation a year and 47.4 inches of snow.
Does Atlas get tornadoes?
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Atlas since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 12, 1956. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)