Housing by town in Gogebic County, Michigan
Gogebic County, Michigan has 9 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $623 (±$44) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
19.0% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $509 in 2015–2019 (+22.4%; No measurable change after inflation).
Bessemer Township has the highest median gross rent ($869) and Watersmeet Township the lowest ($425).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $623 (±$44)
- Households that rent
- 19.0%
- Median household income
- $52,732
- Places
- 9
Cities, towns and townships in Gogebic County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bessemer | $546 | 27.6% | $53,523 | $69,900 | $1,457 |
| Bessemer Township | $869 | 12.7% | $56,016 | $103,900 | $1,142 |
| Erwin Township | $850 | 5.0% | $67,500 | $185,200 | $1,453 |
| Ironwood | $622 | 27.9% | $41,250 | $83,100 | $1,423 |
| Ironwood Charter Township | $640 | 11.1% | $69,107 | $152,600 | $1,837 |
| Marenisco Township | — | 2.5% | $53,250 | $187,500 | $2,217 |
| Wakefield | $649 | 17.9% | $55,759 | $79,100 | $1,248 |
| Wakefield Township | — | 6.2% | $54,375 | $142,600 | $1,531 |
| Watersmeet Township | $425 | 5.5% | $72,708 | $264,800 | $2,793 |
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 Gogebic County rank across Michigan
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Police departments in Gogebic County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gogebic County Sheriff's Office | 7,294 | 12 | 13 |
| Ironwood Police Department | 4,917 | 7 | 6 |
| Watersmeet Township Police Department | 1,474 | — | — |
| Marenisco Township Police Department | 458 | — | — |
No county-wide total is published here: the departments that reported every month serve less than 90% of the residents the FBI counts for the county, so a total would leave too many out.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
ZIP codes in Gogebic County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49938 | 7,460 | $628 | $104,000 | $46,606 | 22.6% |
| 49911 | 2,729 | $579 | $106,300 | $57,000 | 22.3% |
| 49968 | 2,203 | $656 | $91,800 | $55,759 | 15.0% |
| 49969 | 1,000 | $425 | $247,300 | $67,188 | 5.8% |
| 49947 | 673 | — | $204,500 | $48,750 | 1.8% |
| 49959 | 372 | — | $65,600 | $47,500 | 9.8% |
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Questions about Gogebic County
Which place in Gogebic County has the highest rent?
Bessemer Township has the highest median gross rent, $869 (±$213) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Gogebic County has the lowest rent?
Watersmeet Township has the lowest median gross rent, $425 (±$170) a month.
What is the median rent in Gogebic County, Michigan?
The median gross rent in Gogebic County is $623 (±$44) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gogebic County, Michigan
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gogebic County, Michigan
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Gogebic 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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