State rank#5 of 83
Smallest county403,305 residentsWayne County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 26049
Genesee County, Michigan
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population403,305
Household income$62,281
Unemployment5.7%
Life expectancy73.1 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Genesee County has 403,305 residents and ranks #5 by population among Michigan county equivalents. Median household income is $62,281. The annual-average unemployment rate is 5.7%. Its clearest relative strength is uninsured. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Michigan
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Genesee County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Genesee County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is uninsured.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $182,400 median home value and $989/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $62,281, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Genesee County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing uninsured, mental health access, and primary care access. College attainment is 23.3% and life expectancy is 73.1 years.
Potential advantages
- Uninsured: 5.2%, rank #15 of 83 available Michigan counties.
- Mental health access: 1 per 274 residents, rank #15 of 83 available Michigan counties.
- Primary care access: 1 per 1,207 residents, rank #16 of 82 available Michigan counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Life expectancy: 73.1 years, rank #80 of 83; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median gross rent: $989/mo, rank #62 of 83; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median household income: $62,281, rank #49 of 83; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Michigan
Rank and range use only counties in Michigan with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$62,281
$62,281; below the state county median of $63,724.
State rank #49 of 83 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$182,400
$182,400; above the state county median of $178,300.
State rank #46 of 83 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$989/mo
$989/mo; above the state county median of $884/mo.
State rank #62 of 83 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
5.7%
5.7%; above the state county median of 5.4%.
State rank #48 of 83 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
23.3%
23.3%; above the state county median of 22.5%.
State rank #35 of 83 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
73.1 years
73.1 years; below the state county median of 76.3 years.
State rank #80 of 83 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
16.2%
16.2%; below the state county median of 17.3%.
State rank #28 of 83 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
5.2%
5.2%; below the state county median of 6.4%.
State rank #15 of 83 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 1,207 residents
1 per 1,207 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 2,008 residents.
State rank #16 of 82 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 274 residents
1 per 274 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 481 residents.
State rank #15 of 83 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Genesee County FAQ
Is Genesee County a good place to live?
Genesee County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing uninsured, mental health access, and primary care access. College attainment is 23.3% and life expectancy is 73.1 years.
What should I know before moving to Genesee County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $182,400 median home value and $989/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $62,281, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Genesee County?
Genesee County has 403,305 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Genesee County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 26049; the parent state FIPS is 26.
What is the median household income in Genesee County?
The ACS median household income is $62,281.
How much does housing cost in Genesee County?
Housing benchmarks are $182,400 median home value and $989/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $62,281, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Genesee County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 5.7%.
Similar population
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Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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