Housing by town in Emmet County, Michigan
Emmet County, Michigan has 21 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,112 (±$81) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
23.0% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $818 in 2015–2019 (+35.9%; Up after inflation).
Springvale Township has the highest median gross rent ($1,645) and Friendship Township the lowest ($542).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,112 (±$81)
- Households that rent
- 23.0%
- Median household income
- $78,112
- Places
- 21
Cities, towns and townships in Emmet County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Creek Township | $1,453 | 36.0% | $71,090 | $364,500 | $2,826 |
| Bliss Township | $989 | 8.4% | $78,750 | $185,400 | $1,444 |
| Carp Lake Township (Emmet County) | $570 | 24.6% | $45,833 | $195,200 | $2,105 |
| Center Township | — | 7.3% | $68,636 | $219,500 | $1,759 |
| Cross Village Township | — | 9.3% | $56,250 | $250,000 | $1,727 |
| Friendship Township | $542 | 8.3% | $90,833 | $354,000 | $2,767 |
| Harbor Springs | $1,027 | 31.9% | $75,417 | $415,700 | $4,469 |
| Little Traverse Township | $988 | 17.7% | $88,368 | $345,400 | $2,445 |
| Littlefield Township | $1,225 | 20.6% | $85,262 | $256,500 | $1,779 |
| Maple River Township | $1,239 | 8.5% | $72,019 | $220,900 | $1,474 |
| McKinley Township (Emmet County) | $978 | 26.9% | $54,417 | $117,300 | $1,588 |
| Petoskey | $1,006 | 38.9% | $74,196 | $364,100 | $3,841 |
| Pleasantview Township | $825 | 6.4% | $70,694 | $356,800 | $2,523 |
| Readmond Township | — | 0.4% | $75,313 | $287,500 | $2,351 |
| Resort Township | $844 | 9.7% | $103,929 | $394,500 | $2,946 |
| Springvale Township | $1,645 | 2.8% | $102,083 | $254,000 | $2,453 |
| Wawatam Township | $980 | 27.4% | $49,318 | $226,900 | $3,359 |
| West Traverse Township | $1,148 | 10.5% | $93,929 | $399,600 | $3,346 |
Villages and places inside a township in Emmet County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alanson | $393 | 18.2% | $65,139 | $134,100 | $1,443 |
| Mackinaw City | $865 | 33.1% | $42,031 | $224,300 | $2,730 |
| Pellston | $1,030 | 29.8% | $66,875 | $121,000 | $1,538 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $21,350 | $35,600 | $56,950 |
| 2 people | $24,400 | $40,700 | $65,100 |
| 3 people | $27,450 | $45,800 | $73,250 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $50,850 | $81,350 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $54,950 | $87,900 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $59,000 | $94,400 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $63,100 | $100,900 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $67,150 | $107,400 |
How the places in Emmet County rank across Michigan
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Crime reported to police in Emmet County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 48 | 142 | 78 | 231 | 33,695 | 3 of 3 |
| 2024 | 34 | 100 | 102 | 300 | 33,949 | 3 of 3 |
| 2025 | 41 | 123 | 89 | 268 | 33,246 | 3 of 3 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Emmet County recorded 41 violent and 89 property crimes, 123 and 268 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 Emmet County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmet County Sheriff's Office | 26,190 | 28 | 55 |
| Petoskey Police Department | 5,796 | 11 | 29 |
| Harbor Springs Police Department | 1,260 | 2 | 5 |
ZIP codes in Emmet County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49770 | 18,221 | $1,144 | $355,200 | $79,590 | 28.5% |
| 49740 | 7,197 | $991 | $363,500 | $89,250 | 12.3% |
| 49706 | 4,920 | $1,146 | $248,500 | $76,906 | 18.3% |
| 49755 | 1,799 | $881 | $188,900 | $65,789 | 11.9% |
| 49769 | 1,718 | $1,016 | $160,000 | $67,558 | 21.9% |
| 49716 | 1,006 | $1,542 | $307,100 | $100,179 | 5.9% |
| 49701 | 882 | $865 | $228,700 | $44,583 | 28.9% |
| 49718 | 619 | $725 | $193,500 | $48,750 | 24.2% |
| 49722 | 73 | — | $488,200 | $87,721 | 33.3% |
| 49764 | 46 | — | — | — | 100.0% |
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Questions about Emmet County
What is the crime rate in Emmet County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Emmet County recorded 123 violent and 268 property crimes per 100,000 residents (41 violent and 89 property crimes in all).
Which place in Emmet County has the highest rent?
Springvale Township has the highest median gross rent, $1,645 (±$701) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Emmet County has the lowest rent?
Friendship Township has the lowest median gross rent, $542 (±$311) a month.
What is the median rent in Emmet County, Michigan?
The median gross rent in Emmet County is $1,112 (±$81) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Emmet County, Michigan
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Emmet County, Michigan
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Emmet 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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