Downtown, 2019
Stockbridge’s story
191 years in pictures
Census counts: 160 in 1880, 1,244 in 2020. The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 4 maps from 1919 on.
- 1835Stockbridge is settled
StockbridgeMI
Population
1,291
2025 Census estimate · +4.3% since 2020
Typical home
$295K
+3.8% in a year
Household income
$50K
median
Median age
45.8
years
Jobs based here
399
Balanced
Is Stockbridge a good place to live?
Stockbridge’s best subject grades are an A for history and the outdoors and an A− for civic life. Stockbridge’s average trip to work is 36 minutes, above both the Michigan town median (25 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). Stockbridge is easier to get around on foot or by transit than 69% of U.S. towns. 16% of the land in Stockbridge is conserved, above both the Michigan town median (4.4%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%). Only 89 of Michigan’s 1,279 towns score higher on history. The biggest park or preserve is Beckwith Preserve, at 28 acres. Stockbridge has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Stockbridge stand out
Where Stockbridge beats most towns.
Small town
1,291 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
How Stockbridge grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Michigan), ordered by how far Stockbridge is from typical.
Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 21% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7.3 of 20; 7.5% of households have no car; 4.1% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB+Open →SchoolsBeat 66% of Michigan districts on tests and graduationB+Open →HealthChelsea Hospital 12.4 miles awayBOpen →Jobs & incomeC+Open →SafetyC+Open →Cost of livingBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1 mile of trailAOpen →History1 notable person born hereAOpen →Civic life3.1 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsA−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 45.8; 26% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Stockbridge: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Stockbridge, and how to reach them.
PowerConsumers Energy20.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterVillage of Stockbridge water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers97% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Stockbridge’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Michigan you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereStockbridge Township ClerkStockbridge Township; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP code4928549285 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Stockbridge.
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A−
Stockbridge faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 79% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Stockbridge since 2013.
21risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
1
paid flood claims since 2013
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
OutdoorsA
For the outdoors, Stockbridge earns an A
The trail density in Stockbridge is 0.9 miles per square mile. 1.4 miles of trail in 4 parks and preserves.
16%conserved
16%
conserved · 154 of 965 acres
1.4 mi
of trails · 0.9 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Beckwith Preserve | — | 28 |
| 2. Veterans Memorial Park | 0.1 mi | 7 |
| 3. Mike Levine Lakelands Trail State Park | — | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Climate
In Stockbridge, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Stockbridge has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 82°, January nights drop to 16° and about 33 inches of snow falls in a winter.
33″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter19–33°
Spring36–57°
Summer58–80°
Fall40–60°
Oct 12
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HealthB
Residents of Stockbridge are healthier than 64% of U.S. towns
Stockbridge beats the Michigan average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 28% of Stockbridge adults have been diagnosed with depression.
64%healthier than U.S. townsBHealth Grade
| Stockbridge | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 27% | 23% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 25% | 25% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 19% | 19% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 34% | 36% |
32 measures vs. Michigan
5 better27 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Stockbridge | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 11.3% | 15.4% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.6% | 8.7% |
Chelsea Hospital
12.4 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C+
Stockbridge has 1.2 jobs for every working resident, and 361 people commute in
Most working residents leave Stockbridge for work: only 11% work in town. Stockbridge’s median household income is $50,000. Jobs based in Stockbridge fell to 399 in 2021, 90 fewer than in 2011.
11%work in town
| Stockbridge | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,000 | $77,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 11% | 5.9% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.2% | 8.9% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Stockbridge11%
Stockbridge Township13%
Lansing6%
Howell5%
Meridian Township4%
24 mi
median commute distance
399
jobs based in Stockbridge
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
B+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 69% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
Who lives here
Older than Michigan overall
People 65 and older are 24% of residents (19% statewide). Stockbridge has grown 4.3% since 2020, to 1,291 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 19% of residents are under 18 in Stockbridge.
45.8median age · MI 40.2
| Stockbridge | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.8 years | 42.5 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 19% | 21% | 22% |
StockbridgeMichiganUnited States
Ages · share of residents
18%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma7%
High school32%
Some college28%
Associate’s8%
Bachelor’s17%
Graduate9%
Women and men · all residents
51% women, 49% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±4.9 points. Across Michigan, 50.4% of residents are women.
| Stockbridge | MI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 11.7% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 7.3% | 10.1% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 4.8% | 9.2% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 16.6% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 9.5% | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 8.6% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 17.9% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 14.5% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 9.3% | 7.4% | 7% |
| No diploma | 7.2% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 31.6% | 28% | 26% |
| Some college | 27.6% | 21.9% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 7.5% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 17.3% | 19.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 8.8% | 12.7% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,300, single groups can be off by several points
HousingCost of living grade B
Stockbridge’s typical home value is about $295K
The typical Stockbridge home is worth about $295,000, up 3.8% in a year, 12% above the Michigan typical home.
$295KZillow home value
| Stockbridge | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 56% | 84% | 73% |
| Median rent | $753 a month | $1,046 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Stockbridge$295K
Michigan$264K
+3.8%
value change, 1 year
3
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
42%of U.S. towns report more crimeC+Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Stockbridge3.1
Michigan4.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Stockbridge13.7
Michigan13
U.S.15.5
42nd
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
4
violent crimes reported in 2025
18
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Stockbridge
20pages on Stockbridge
The big questions
SchoolsB+Beat 66% of MI districtsSafetyC+3.1 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthBBetter than MI on 5 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingB$295K typical home · up 3.8% in a yearWork & commuteC+$50K median household income · 399 jobs hereNatural hazardsA−FEMA risk higher than 21% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Stockbridge; the nearest are
Cleary UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Howell17.8 mi$26,102 tuitionMichigan State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · East Lansing24.8 mi$16,458 in-state tuitionLansing Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Lansing27.7 mi$4,100 in-state tuition
About 6 of every 100 Stockbridge residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Michigan.
About Stockbridge
Village in Michigan, United States
Stockbridge is a village in Ingham County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is located within Stockbridge Township about 36 miles (58 km) southeast from downtown Lansing. The population was 1,244 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1835
- Area
- 1.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 938 ft
- ZIP code
- 49285
Questions about Stockbridge
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Stockbridge, MI expensive?
That is 4.1 years of the area's median household income ($72,550 across the Lansing-East Lansing, MI metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B.