What is the median rent in Calumet Charter Township, MI?
The median gross rent in Calumet Charter Township, MI is $699 (±$82) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 517 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In Calumet Charter Township, the median gross rent went from $530 in 2015–2019 to $699 in 2020–2024 (+31.9%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $699 (±$82)
- Rented homes
- 517 (±108)
- $2,000 or more
- 5.6%
- Since 2015–2019
- +31.9%
How much rent costs in Calumet Charter Township
| Monthly gross rent | Calumet Charter Township | Houghton County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 25.5% (±8.3 points) | 18.3% | 8.3% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 56.3% (±10.5 points) | 43.0% | 30.1% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 11.6% (±6.3 points) | 21.6% | 38.4% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 1.0% (±1.2 points) | 9.0% | 15.1% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 5.6% (±5.8 points) | 4.5% | 5.0% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0.0% (±5.6 points) | 2.7% | 1.4% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 0.0% (±5.6 points) | 0.9% | 1.7% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $500 to $999, paid by 56.3% of renting households.
5.6% of rented homes in Calumet Charter Township cost $2,000 or more a month.
Calumet Charter Township against Houghton County, its state and the nation
| Calumet Charter Township | Houghton County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $699 (±$82) | $840 (±$73) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 517 (±108) | 3,761 (±327) | 1,032,697 (±7,764) | 42,849,984 |
In Calumet Charter Township, median gross rent is lower than in Houghton County ($840).
It is also lower than in Michigan ($1,129).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,413).
In Houghton County, Calumet Charter Township ranks 10 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 1167 of 1,305.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in Calumet Charter Township has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $530 (±$28) | $699 (±$82) | +31.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 28.3% (±4.2 points) | 22.1% (±4.1 points) | −6.2 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.7% (±6.1 points) | 7.7% (±5.9 points) | −2.0 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.
Median gross rent in places near Calumet Charter Township
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calumet Charter Township | — | $699 (±$82) | — |
| Lake Linden | 4.7 mi | $543 (±$33) | Lower |
| Osceola Township (Houghton County) | 4.8 mi | $856 (±$241) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Township (Houghton County) | 7.9 mi | $817 (±$120) | Not measurably different |
| Schoolcraft Township (Houghton County) | 8.4 mi | $565 (±$53) | Lower |
| Allouez Township | 8.8 mi | $678 (±$11) | Not measurably different |
| Dollar Bay | 9.4 mi | $825 (±$180) | Not measurably different |
| Quincy Township (Houghton County) | 9.9 mi | $833 (±$70) | Higher |
| Sherman Township (Keweenaw County) | 11 mi | $900 (±$179) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lake Linden, MI ($543), Schoolcraft Township (Houghton County), MI ($565).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Quincy Township (Houghton County), MI ($833), Sherman Township (Keweenaw County), MI ($900).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent across Houghton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Osceola Township (Houghton County) | $856 (±$241) |
| 5 | Hancock | $835 (±$107) |
| 6 | Quincy Township (Houghton County) | $833 (±$70) |
| 7 | Franklin Township (Houghton County) | $817 (±$120) |
| 8 | Portage Charter Township | $778 (±$481) |
| 9 | Torch Lake Township (Houghton County) | $725 (±$613) |
| 10 | Calumet Charter Township | $699 (±$82) |
| 11 | Schoolcraft Township (Houghton County) | $565 (±$53) |
Showing 8 of 11 places in Houghton County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Calumet Charter Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Calumet, Copper City, Laurium.
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 Calumet Charter Township
What is the average rent in Calumet Charter Township, MI?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Calumet Charter Township is $699 (±$82) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much has rent gone up in Calumet Charter Township?
In Calumet Charter Township, the median gross rent went from $530 in 2015–2019 to $699 in 2020–2024 (+31.9%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
How many rentals in Calumet Charter Township cost more than $2,000 a month?
5.6% of rented homes in Calumet Charter Township have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 25.5% cost less than $500.
Is rent in Calumet Charter Township higher than in Houghton County?
In Calumet Charter Township, median gross rent is lower than in Houghton County ($840).
It is also lower than in Michigan ($1,129).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,413).
Is this the rent for an apartment listed today?
No: these are rents households reported paying across 2020–2024, not asking rents for vacant homes, which usually run higher.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Calumet charter township, Houghton County, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Calumet charter township, Houghton County, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Calumet charter township, Houghton County, Michigan
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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 Calumet charter township, Houghton County, Michigan (county subdivision:12600, in state:26 county:061).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25064_001E, B25064_001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0005E, DP04_0005M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP04_0126E, DP04_0126M, DP04_0127PE, DP04_0127PM, DP04_0128PE, DP04_0128PM, DP04_0129PE, DP04_0129PM, DP04_0130PE, DP04_0130PM, DP04_0131PE, DP04_0131PM, DP04_0132PE, DP04_0132PM, DP04_0133PE, DP04_0133PM
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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.
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