Housing data for Aurelius Township, MI
Aurelius Township, MI has an estimated 4,370 residents and 1,771 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a township in Ingham County.
6.1% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $1,596 a month.
Its population grew measurably since 2015–2019 (+0.6%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 4,370 (±19)
- Housing units
- 1,771 (±124)
- Households that rent
- 6.1%
- Median gross rent
- $1,596
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +0.6%
What stands out in Aurelius Township
Households that rent: 6.1% (±4.0 points) in Aurelius Township, lower than in Ingham County (40.5%).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 0.0% (±2.9 points) in Aurelius Township, lower than in Ingham County (26.1%).
Households without a vehicle: 0.7% (±1.1 points) in Aurelius Township, lower than in Ingham County (8.9%).
Households that moved in since 2020: 10.6% (±5.3 points) in Aurelius Township, lower than in Ingham County (30.8%).
Housing in Aurelius Township at a glance
- Median rent: $1,596 median gross rent a month (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Rent burden: 59.4% of renters pay 30% or more of income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Renters and owners: 6.1% of households rent (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Income and affordability: $95,455 median household income
- Home values: $261,800 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,600 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $3,831 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 0.0% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 91.9% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 53.0% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 0.0% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 44.1% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 20.5 minutes average trip to work
- Growth: +0.6% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 10.6% moved in since 2020 (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Crowding and facilities: 0.0% of homes have more than 1 person per room (Small sample: wide margin of error)
Aurelius Township against Ingham County, its state and the nation
| Aurelius Township | Ingham County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 4,370 (±19) | 283,913 (exact) | 10,077,761 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 1,771 (±124) | 126,232 (±207) | 4,622,236 (±795) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 6.1% (±4.0 points) | 40.5% (±1.1 points) | 26.8% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $1,596 (±$743) | $1,084 (±$16) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $95,455 (±$10,503) | $65,526 (±$1,674) | $72,875 (±$293) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $261,800 (±$11,737) | $198,800 (±$5,013) | $231,600 (±$642) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $3,831 (±$299) | $3,640 (±$57) | $2,904 (±$9) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 53.0% (±11.1 points) | 64.9% (±1.7 points) | 62.1% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 20.5 minutes (±1.7) | 20.5 minutes (±0.4) | 24.2 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 90.2% (±5.6 points) | 90.3% (±0.7 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 43.6 years (±2.0) | 33.3 years (±0.1) | 40.2 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
Aurelius Township covers 36.3 square miles of land, about 120 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Aurelius Township has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 4,343 (±18) | 4,370 (±19) | +0.6% | Measurable increase |
| Housing units | 1,577 (±123) | 1,771 (±124) | +12.3% | Measurable increase |
| Median gross rent | $1,025 (±$425) | $1,596 (±$743) | +55.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $196,800 (±$10,519) | $261,800 (±$11,737) | +33.0% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $83,529 (±$10,324) | $95,455 (±$10,503) | +14.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,470 (±$90) | $1,600 (±$85) | +8.8% | Down after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $2,995 (±$217) | $3,831 (±$299) | +27.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 5.2% (±3.2 points) | 6.1% (±4.0 points) | +0.9 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.1% (±11.0 points) | 0.0% (±24.9 points) | −7.1 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
ZIP codes in Aurelius Township
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48854 | 24% | 19,529 | $1,202 | $248,600 | $94,716 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near Aurelius Township
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi Charter Township | 4.9 mi | $1,322 | $233,800 | 32.3% |
| Onondaga Township | 5.6 mi | $1,027 | $267,200 | 17.8% |
| Mason | 5.6 mi | $1,164 | $198,000 | 31.3% |
| Holt | 6.0 mi | $1,317 | $226,400 | 34.6% |
| Eaton Rapids | 6.2 mi | $972 | $155,800 | 30.2% |
| Eaton Rapids Township | 6.3 mi | $968 | $234,700 | 12.0% |
| Vevay Township | 6.7 mi | — | $268,600 | 3.3% |
| Windsor Charter Township | 8.1 mi | $1,065 | $237,300 | 5.0% |
Places in Michigan most like Aurelius Township
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose Township | $1,750 | $262,600 | $97,059 | 8.9% |
| Eagle Township | $1,425 | $257,400 | $91,582 | 5.3% |
| Oneida Charter Township | $1,341 | $261,000 | $93,214 | 6.1% |
| Watertown Charter Township | $1,484 | $288,700 | $114,870 | 3.3% |
| Fruitland Township | $1,320 | $298,900 | $91,076 | 3.3% |
| Summit Township (Mason County) | $1,333 | $275,700 | $94,141 | 3.8% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Michigan.
HUD Fair Market Rent for Aurelius Township, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,036 | $1,054 | $1,323 | $1,685 | $1,739 |
HUD income limits for Aurelius Township, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $21,600 | $35,950 | $57,500 |
| 2 people | $24,650 | $41,050 | $65,700 |
| 3 people | $27,750 | $46,200 | $73,900 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $51,300 | $82,100 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $55,450 | $88,700 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $59,550 | $95,250 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $63,650 | $101,850 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $67,750 | $108,400 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI MSA, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $102,600.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Aurelius Township
What is the median household income in Aurelius Township?
The median household income in Aurelius Township is $95,455 (±$10,503) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in Aurelius Township, MI?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $261,800 (±$11,737) for owner-occupied homes in Aurelius Township (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average mortgage payment in Aurelius Township?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Aurelius Township, MI is $1,600 (±$85) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much are property taxes in Aurelius Township?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Aurelius Township, MI is $3,831 (±$299) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes are in Aurelius Township?
Aurelius Township, MI has an estimated 1,771 (±124) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the most common home size in Aurelius Township?
The most common size is 3 bedrooms, 49.1% of homes in Aurelius Township, MI.
Is Aurelius Township growing?
In Aurelius Township, the number of residents went from 4,343 in 2015–2019 to 4,370 in 2020–2024 (+0.6%), a measurable increase.
What ZIP codes are in Aurelius Township?
The ZIP code that covers Aurelius Township is 48854.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 48854?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 48854 is $1,202 (±$74) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Aurelius township, Ingham County, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Aurelius township, Ingham County, Michigan
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Aurelius township, Ingham County, Michigan
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Aurelius township, Ingham County, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Aurelius township, Ingham County, Michigan
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Aurelius township, Ingham County, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Aurelius township, Ingham County, Michigan
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Lansing-East Lansing, MI MSA
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Lansing-East Lansing, MI MSA
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Aurelius township, Ingham County, Michigan (county subdivision:04240, in state:26 county:065).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .