Housing by town in Eaton County, Michigan
Eaton County, Michigan has 27 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,092 (±$26) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
25.8% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $858 in 2015–2019 (+27.3%; Up after inflation).
Oneida Charter Township has the highest median gross rent ($1,341) and Walton Township the lowest ($800).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,092 (±$26)
- Households that rent
- 25.8%
- Median household income
- $79,597
- Places
- 27
Cities, towns and townships in Eaton County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue Township | $1,044 | 12.8% | $83,636 | $170,600 | $2,351 |
| Benton Township (Eaton County) | $1,045 | 9.6% | $97,222 | $275,000 | $3,079 |
| Brookfield Township (Eaton County) | — | 1.8% | $87,083 | $217,200 | $2,624 |
| Carmel Township | $1,165 | 7.0% | $95,083 | $221,800 | $2,530 |
| Charlotte | $887 | 33.0% | $62,681 | $153,900 | $2,360 |
| Chester Township (Eaton County) | $1,048 | 6.7% | $74,342 | $225,800 | $2,211 |
| Delta Charter Township | $1,186 | 34.7% | $84,342 | $252,700 | $3,736 |
| Eaton Rapids | $972 | 30.2% | $63,875 | $155,800 | $2,199 |
| Eaton Rapids Township | $968 | 12.0% | $82,906 | $234,700 | $2,511 |
| Eaton Township | $885 | 4.1% | $97,398 | $215,700 | $2,347 |
| Grand Ledge | $982 | 32.5% | $68,980 | $194,000 | $3,579 |
| Hamlin Township (Eaton County) | $1,205 | 3.7% | $91,944 | $252,800 | $2,872 |
| Kalamo Township | $983 | 5.9% | $86,905 | $233,400 | $2,507 |
| Olivet | $925 | 49.8% | $54,722 | $154,900 | $2,660 |
| Oneida Charter Township | $1,341 | 6.1% | $93,214 | $261,000 | $3,956 |
| Potterville | $1,152 | 41.1% | $64,693 | $154,500 | $2,448 |
| Roxand Township | $1,102 | 9.4% | $95,625 | $179,400 | $2,163 |
| Sunfield Township | $1,038 | 19.4% | $77,750 | $190,800 | $2,494 |
| Vermontville Township | $975 | 12.6% | $70,000 | $176,500 | $2,354 |
| Walton Township | $800 | 7.0% | $89,167 | $221,100 | $2,652 |
| Windsor Charter Township | $1,065 | 5.0% | $105,906 | $237,300 | $3,549 |
Villages and places inside a township in Eaton County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue | $991 | 21.9% | $63,750 | $118,100 | $1,991 |
| Dimondale | $864 | 12.5% | $111,042 | $216,400 | $3,550 |
| Mulliken | — | 4.3% | $81,429 | $165,900 | $2,112 |
| Sunfield | $896 | 38.2% | $69,821 | $156,000 | $1,973 |
| Vermontville | $907 | 23.0% | $53,750 | $138,500 | $2,229 |
Unincorporated communities in Eaton County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waverly | $1,170 | 44.3% | $75,700 | $234,600 | $3,668 |
HUD income limits, 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 |
How the places in Eaton County rank across Michigan
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Crime reported to police in Eaton County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 196 | 194 | 1,098 | 1,085 | 101,241 | 5 of 7 |
| 2024 | 220 | 215 | 1,081 | 1,057 | 102,241 | 5 of 7 |
| 2025 | 195 | 193 | 941 | 929 | 101,271 | 5 of 7 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Eaton County recorded 195 violent and 941 property crimes, 193 and 929 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 97% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
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 Eaton County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton County Sheriff's Office | 75,806 | 112 | 674 |
| Charlotte Police Department | 9,303 | 39 | 163 |
| Grand Ledge Police Department | 7,848 | 10 | 38 |
| Eaton Rapids Police Department | 5,177 | 29 | 56 |
| Potterville Police Department | 3,137 | 5 | 10 |
| Olivet Police Department | 1,515 | — | — |
| Bellevue Police Department | 1,345 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Eaton County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48917 | 32,483 | $1,116 | $222,900 | $70,990 | 40.0% |
| 48813 | 20,564 | $957 | $192,800 | $80,429 | 19.2% |
| 48837 | 19,947 | $1,129 | $253,200 | $96,517 | 18.1% |
| 48827 | 15,831 | $989 | $217,500 | $78,257 | 16.2% |
| 48821 | 6,327 | $1,065 | $244,000 | $107,440 | 5.7% |
| 49021 | 6,319 | $1,045 | $184,400 | $82,959 | 12.3% |
| 48876 | 4,360 | $1,138 | $186,900 | $74,594 | 29.8% |
| 49076 | 4,294 | $908 | $200,600 | $74,440 | 19.7% |
| 49096 | 3,305 | $943 | $188,500 | $73,929 | 9.9% |
| 48890 | 2,055 | $1,033 | $175,800 | $79,444 | 22.3% |
| 48861 | 1,774 | $1,039 | $184,600 | $89,412 | 5.9% |
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Questions about Eaton County
What is the crime rate in Eaton County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Eaton County recorded 193 violent and 929 property crimes per 100,000 residents (195 violent and 941 property crimes in all).
Which place in Eaton County has the highest rent?
Oneida Charter Township has the highest median gross rent, $1,341 (±$197) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Eaton County has the lowest rent?
Walton Township has the lowest median gross rent, $800 (±$308) a month.
What is the median rent in Eaton County, Michigan?
The median gross rent in Eaton County is $1,092 (±$26) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Eaton County, Michigan
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Eaton County, Michigan
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Lansing-East Lansing, MI MSA
- 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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