The Town FilesFairgrove, Michigan
Village in Tuscola County · population 514 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $78,600
- Household income
- $42,500
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 42 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 35.9
Fairgrove is a village of 514 people in Tuscola County, Michigan. The median home is worth $78,600, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks easier by car than 85% of Michigan towns, better for first-time buyers than 78% of Michigan towns, quieter than 73% of Michigan towns.
How Fairgrove 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 Fairgrove is worth $78,600, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 1.8 times the median household income of $42,500, which is more affordable than 97% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $842 a month. 91.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Fairgrove | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $78,600 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $842 | $955 |
| Median household income | $42,500 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.8× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 91.7% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1959 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.4% | — |
Who lives in Fairgrove
| People | Fairgrove | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.9 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.3% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 24.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.9% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.9% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 8.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.0% | — |
| Work from home | 8.4% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 33.9 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.4% | 88.8% |
Weather in Fairgrove
July highs average 81.9°F and January lows 14.6°F. About 34.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 41.6 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 10 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 152 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fairgrove since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on May 24, 1971 about 8.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 1, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 15 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 17, 2026.
Severe weather in Tuscola County since 1996
Tuscola County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4925: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| January 10, 2001 | Snowstorm | EM-3160: Snow |
Jobs and pay in Tuscola County
Tuscola County had 12,102 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,754 a year. Unemployment was 5% in 2023; in Fairgrove itself the ACS puts it at 3.8%.
Public schools in Fairgrove
2 public schools with 171 students, about 17.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| AkronFairgrove JrSr High School | 6-12 | 171 | 17.1 |
| AkronFairgrove Schools Academic Learning Center | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near Fairgrove
- Fairgrove, MI1.4 mi · 1,549 people · home $102,700
- Gilford, MI4.4 mi · 735 people · home $167,300
- Juniata, MI6.2 mi · 1,563 people · home $155,500
- Wisner, MI6.9 mi · 604 people · home $132,800
- Almer, MI7.0 mi · 1,965 people · home $138,100
- Akron, MI7.5 mi · 1,379 people · home $112,100
- Caro, MI7.5 mi · 4,328 people · home $102,700
- Denmark, MI7.9 mi · 2,741 people · home $166,300
Fairgrove questions
Is Fairgrove, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Fairgrove scores better for retirees than 55% of Michigan towns and quieter than 73%. 16.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.9).
How much does a house cost in Fairgrove?
The median owner-occupied home in Fairgrove is valued at $78,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $42,500, so homes cost about 1.8 times income. Median rent is $842 a month.
What is the weather like in Fairgrove?
July highs average 81.9°F and January lows 14.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.3 inches of precipitation a year and 41.6 inches of snow.
Does Fairgrove get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fairgrove since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on May 24, 1971. 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)