Housing by town in Cass County, Michigan
Cass County, Michigan has 20 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $916 (±$34) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
18.4% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $738 in 2015–2019 (+24.1%; No measurable change after inflation).
Penn Township has the highest median gross rent ($1,190) and Silver Creek Township the lowest ($537).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $916 (±$34)
- Households that rent
- 18.4%
- Median household income
- $70,443
- Places
- 20
Cities, towns and townships in Cass County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin Township | $797 | 14.7% | $80,813 | $223,800 | $1,450 |
| Dowagiac | $840 | 41.9% | $48,166 | $130,800 | $1,348 |
| Howard Township | — | 8.7% | $79,226 | $200,000 | $1,967 |
| Jefferson Township (Cass County) | $869 | 14.0% | $72,375 | $268,900 | $1,970 |
| LaGrange Township | $878 | 32.4% | $58,786 | $119,600 | $1,726 |
| Marcellus Township | $822 | 13.9% | $72,857 | $181,800 | $1,880 |
| Mason Township (Cass County) | $953 | 25.2% | $59,922 | $205,300 | $2,267 |
| Milton Township (Cass County) | $845 | 4.3% | $118,750 | $299,600 | $2,595 |
| Newberg Township | $1,058 | 14.9% | $72,167 | $202,700 | $1,854 |
| Ontwa Township | $984 | 16.9% | $61,241 | $249,800 | $2,364 |
| Penn Township | $1,190 | 13.2% | $83,897 | $304,000 | $3,007 |
| Pokagon Township | $872 | 14.0% | $72,022 | $217,800 | $2,264 |
| Porter Township (Cass County) | $834 | 16.5% | $79,681 | $300,800 | $3,329 |
| Silver Creek Township | $537 | 10.4% | $80,894 | $255,100 | $2,608 |
| Volinia Township | $945 | 9.4% | $78,750 | $224,300 | $2,327 |
| Wayne Township | $1,080 | 12.9% | $61,210 | $207,900 | $1,755 |
Villages and places inside a township in Cass County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cassopolis | $823 | 42.7% | $40,781 | $110,000 | $1,455 |
| Edwardsburg | $950 | 26.3% | $52,500 | $122,200 | $1,514 |
| Marcellus | $811 | 22.9% | $52,917 | $120,400 | $1,640 |
| Vandalia | $1,217 | 31.0% | $70,268 | $77,500 | $1,056 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $18,900 | $31,450 | $50,300 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $35,950 | $57,500 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $40,450 | $64,700 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $44,900 | $71,850 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $48,500 | $77,600 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $52,100 | $83,350 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $55,700 | $89,100 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $59,300 | $94,850 |
How the places in Cass County rank across Michigan
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Crime reported to police in Cass County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 104 | 202 | 652 | 1,268 | 51,433 | 4 of 4 |
| 2024 | 103 | 197 | 590 | 1,129 | 52,256 | 4 of 4 |
| 2025 | 157 | 305 | 559 | 1,088 | 51,396 | 4 of 4 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Cass County recorded 157 violent and 559 property crimes, 305 and 1,088 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 Cass County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cass County Sheriff's Office | 37,148 | 114 | 346 |
| Ontwa Township-Edwardsburg Police Department | 6,819 | 6 | 45 |
| Dowagiac Police Department | 5,728 | 32 | 157 |
| Cassopolis Police Department | 1,701 | 5 | 11 |
ZIP codes in Cass County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49047 | 14,858 | $858 | $181,700 | $62,963 | 24.0% |
| 49112 | 10,544 | $966 | $248,800 | $61,785 | 17.9% |
| 49031 | 7,869 | $855 | $232,600 | $66,944 | 20.9% |
| 49067 | 3,974 | $881 | $210,800 | $74,583 | 15.0% |
| 49095 | 2,432 | $1,085 | $264,300 | $83,393 | 12.5% |
| 49061 | 1,799 | $1,049 | $223,500 | $79,229 | 12.3% |
| 49130 | 1,258 | $742 | $341,900 | $76,667 | 23.9% |
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Questions about Cass County
What is the crime rate in Cass County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Cass County recorded 305 violent and 1,088 property crimes per 100,000 residents (157 violent and 559 property crimes in all).
Which place in Cass County has the highest rent?
Penn Township has the highest median gross rent, $1,190 (±$139) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Cass County has the lowest rent?
Silver Creek Township has the lowest median gross rent, $537 (±$322) a month.
What is the median rent in Cass County, Michigan?
The median gross rent in Cass County is $916 (±$34) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cass County, Michigan
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cass County, Michigan
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Cass County, MI HUD Metro FMR Area
- 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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