Vassar
City in Michigan, United States
Overview
Vassar is a scenic, close-knit town in Michigan known for its historic downtown, friendly atmosphere, and proximity to natural attractions like the Cass River. With fewer than 3,000 residents, the city offers a blend of rural charm and small-town convenience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Michigan
Population
2,727
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
43.37°, -83.58°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,805
Local Cost
$1,120
Local Income
$2,800
Cashless
60
English
100
Temperature
8.4°C
Summer Avg
20.4°C
Winter Avg
-4.1°C
Record High
33.4°C
Record Low
-28.5°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
861 mm
Internet Speed
458 Mbps
Upload
8 Mbps
Latency
22 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
10
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
202.0
Airport
TZC
Distance
15 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.