Housing by town in Alpena County, Michigan
Alpena County, Michigan has 10 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $673 (±$37) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
20.0% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $596 in 2015–2019 (+12.9%; Down after inflation).
Wilson Township (Alpena County) has the highest median gross rent ($1,097) and Alpena the lowest ($625).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $673 (±$37)
- Households that rent
- 20.0%
- Median household income
- $53,950
- Places
- 10
Cities, towns and townships in Alpena County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpena | $625 | 34.0% | $47,545 | $118,700 | $1,754 |
| Alpena Township | $748 | 12.5% | $52,239 | $183,600 | $1,799 |
| Green Township | $969 | 7.0% | $55,000 | $167,100 | $1,434 |
| Long Rapids Township | — | 7.7% | $60,000 | $134,100 | $1,376 |
| Maple Ridge Township (Alpena County) | $737 | 13.0% | $65,096 | $166,000 | $1,443 |
| Ossineke Township | — | 6.0% | $67,885 | $169,700 | $1,445 |
| Sanborn Township | $746 | 11.0% | $61,827 | $155,700 | $1,482 |
| Wellington Township | $715 | 20.8% | $58,125 | $122,500 | $908 |
| Wilson Township (Alpena County) | $1,097 | 9.8% | $62,143 | $165,400 | $1,411 |
Unincorporated communities in Alpena County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ossineke | $718 | 16.2% | $59,583 | $159,200 | $1,467 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $17,600 | $29,300 | $46,850 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $33,450 | $53,550 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $37,650 | $60,250 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $41,800 | $66,900 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $45,150 | $72,300 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $48,500 | $77,650 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $51,850 | $83,000 |
| 8 people | $55,200 | $55,200 | $88,350 |
How the places in Alpena County rank across Michigan
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Crime reported to police in Alpena County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 60 | 208 | 158 | 547 | 28,889 | 2 of 2 |
| 2024 | 75 | 257 | 168 | 575 | 29,238 | 2 of 2 |
| 2025 | 70 | 243 | 147 | 510 | 28,823 | 2 of 2 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Alpena County recorded 70 violent and 147 property crimes, 243 and 510 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Alpena County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpena County Sheriff's Office | 18,731 | 23 | 55 |
| Alpena Police Department | 10,092 | 47 | 92 |
ZIP codes in Alpena County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49707 | 21,881 | $662 | $153,700 | $51,396 | 23.0% |
| 49766 | 2,565 | $746 | $161,800 | $61,346 | 8.7% |
| 49753 | 1,706 | $920 | $152,800 | $57,292 | 7.6% |
| 49744 | 934 | — | $194,400 | $77,500 | 10.7% |
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Questions about Alpena County
What is the crime rate in Alpena County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Alpena County recorded 243 violent and 510 property crimes per 100,000 residents (70 violent and 147 property crimes in all).
Which place in Alpena County has the highest rent?
Wilson Township (Alpena County) has the highest median gross rent, $1,097 (±$733) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Alpena County has the lowest rent?
Alpena has the lowest median gross rent, $625 (±$83) a month.
What is the median rent in Alpena County, Michigan?
The median gross rent in Alpena County is $673 (±$37) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alpena County, Michigan
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alpena County, Michigan
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Alpena County, MI
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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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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