Housing by town in Charlevoix County, Michigan
Charlevoix County, Michigan has 19 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $949 (±$55) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
16.5% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $694 in 2015–2019 (+36.7%; Up after inflation).
Melrose Township has the highest median gross rent ($1,750) and East Jordan the lowest ($812).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $949 (±$55)
- Households that rent
- 16.5%
- Median household income
- $76,531
- Places
- 19
Cities, towns and townships in Charlevoix County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Township | $968 | 3.2% | $80,833 | $368,000 | $2,877 |
| Boyne City | $906 | 31.8% | $64,855 | $249,000 | $2,924 |
| Boyne Valley Township | $932 | 18.1% | $76,653 | $203,300 | $1,994 |
| Chandler Township (Charlevoix County) | $967 | 14.9% | $77,614 | $261,500 | $1,431 |
| Charlevoix | $816 | 38.1% | $47,917 | $331,500 | $3,268 |
| Charlevoix Township | $1,213 | 13.1% | $80,781 | $307,000 | $2,943 |
| East Jordan | $812 | 19.7% | $60,104 | $148,000 | $1,493 |
| Evangeline Township | $1,333 | 12.8% | $77,938 | $384,100 | $2,878 |
| Eveline Township | $1,375 | 5.2% | $101,964 | $459,100 | $4,132 |
| Hayes Township (Charlevoix County) | $1,404 | 10.4% | $82,083 | $247,000 | $2,432 |
| Hudson Township (Charlevoix County) | $1,016 | 6.1% | $74,911 | $222,200 | $1,708 |
| Marion Township (Charlevoix County) | $1,063 | 3.6% | $99,417 | $271,600 | $2,291 |
| Melrose Township | $1,750 | 8.9% | $97,059 | $262,600 | $1,841 |
| Norwood Township | $1,078 | 15.4% | $84,375 | $320,800 | $2,780 |
| Peaine Township | — | 2.4% | $84,688 | $391,200 | $4,000 |
| South Arm Township | $1,479 | 12.6% | $84,107 | $262,400 | $1,931 |
| St. James Township | $850 | 12.8% | $63,333 | $327,400 | $3,500 |
| Wilson Township (Charlevoix County) | $970 | 5.2% | $94,844 | $299,500 | $2,346 |
Villages and places inside a township in Charlevoix County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boyne Falls | $949 | 31.8% | $62,159 | $167,700 | $1,898 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $20,450 | $34,100 | $54,550 |
| 2 people | $23,400 | $39,000 | $62,350 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $43,850 | $70,150 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $48,700 | $77,900 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $52,600 | $84,150 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $56,500 | $90,400 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $60,400 | $96,600 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $64,300 | $102,850 |
How the places in Charlevoix County rank across Michigan
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Crime reported to police in Charlevoix County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 58 | 219 | 148 | 559 | 26,477 | 4 of 4 |
| 2024 | 49 | 185 | 110 | 415 | 26,496 | 4 of 4 |
| 2025 | 36 | 138 | 93 | 357 | 26,045 | 4 of 4 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Charlevoix County recorded 36 violent and 93 property crimes, 138 and 357 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 Charlevoix County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlevoix County Sheriff's Office | 17,647 | 19 | 20 |
| Boyne City Police Department | 3,824 | 3 | 9 |
| Charlevoix Police Department | 2,330 | 8 | 40 |
| East Jordan Police Department | 2,244 | 6 | 24 |
ZIP codes in Charlevoix County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49720 | 9,017 | $1,010 | $297,500 | $77,603 | 18.1% |
| 49712 | 8,203 | $941 | $294,800 | $74,033 | 19.0% |
| 49713 | 2,011 | $930 | $244,000 | $82,563 | 12.8% |
| 49782 | 732 | $875 | $360,800 | $75,938 | 7.0% |
| 49796 | 359 | — | $282,300 | $87,434 | 14.1% |
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Questions about Charlevoix County
What is the crime rate in Charlevoix County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Charlevoix County recorded 138 violent and 357 property crimes per 100,000 residents (36 violent and 93 property crimes in all).
Which place in Charlevoix County has the highest rent?
Melrose Township has the highest median gross rent, $1,750 (±$691) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Charlevoix County has the lowest rent?
East Jordan has the lowest median gross rent, $812 (±$114) a month.
What is the median rent in Charlevoix County, Michigan?
The median gross rent in Charlevoix County is $949 (±$55) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Charlevoix County, Michigan
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Charlevoix County, Michigan
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Charlevoix 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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