Housing by town in Isabella County, Michigan
Isabella County, Michigan has 21 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $913 (±$39) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.2% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $736 in 2015–2019 (+24.0%; No measurable change after inflation).
Sherman Township (Isabella County) has the highest median gross rent ($1,566) and Wise Township the lowest ($775).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $913 (±$39)
- Households that rent
- 38.2%
- Median household income
- $55,237
- Places
- 21
Cities, towns and townships in Isabella County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomfield Township | $1,063 | 14.5% | $65,048 | $196,400 | $1,844 |
| Chippewa Township (Isabella County) | $831 | 13.8% | $64,651 | $156,800 | $1,873 |
| Coe Township | $798 | 17.7% | $59,878 | $161,000 | $2,567 |
| Coldwater Township (Isabella County) | $1,327 | 13.3% | $60,313 | $158,300 | $1,554 |
| Deerfield Township (Isabella County) | $1,038 | 7.9% | $96,667 | $237,000 | $2,843 |
| Denver Township (Isabella County) | $788 | 7.4% | $61,912 | $151,600 | $1,672 |
| Fremont Township (Isabella County) | — | 3.6% | $74,911 | $175,000 | $2,079 |
| Gilmore Township (Isabella County) | — | 3.0% | $80,625 | $157,300 | $1,512 |
| Isabella Township | $831 | 10.8% | $61,750 | $162,500 | $2,134 |
| Lincoln Township (Isabella County) | $997 | 10.8% | $72,938 | $182,700 | $2,309 |
| Mount Pleasant | $922 | 64.3% | $44,706 | $173,100 | $3,148 |
| Nottawa Township (Isabella County) | — | 2.8% | $78,792 | $199,400 | $1,989 |
| Rolland Township | $788 | 4.3% | $55,000 | $209,900 | $2,907 |
| Sherman Township (Isabella County) | $1,566 | 13.9% | $61,406 | $157,400 | $1,495 |
| Union Charter Township | $896 | 61.1% | $43,694 | $163,800 | $2,318 |
| Vernon Township (Isabella County) | $1,067 | 9.0% | $80,706 | $204,200 | $1,879 |
| Wise Township | $775 | 7.7% | $68,125 | $138,200 | $1,703 |
Villages and places inside a township in Isabella County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Isabella | $964 | 5.9% | $77,500 | $184,000 | $1,971 |
| Rosebush | $591 | 30.3% | $44,750 | $104,500 | $1,453 |
| Shepherd | $789 | 33.6% | $70,156 | $157,000 | $2,468 |
Unincorporated communities in Isabella County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weidman | — | 8.8% | — | — | $932 |
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 Isabella County rank across Michigan
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Crime reported to police in Isabella County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 189 | 293 | 780 | 1,210 | 64,465 | 3 of 3 |
| 2024 | 128 | 198 | 407 | 630 | 64,634 | 3 of 3 |
| 2025 | 91 | 140 | 268 | 413 | 64,938 | 3 of 3 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Isabella County recorded 91 violent and 268 property crimes, 140 and 413 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 Isabella County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella County Sheriff's Office | 42,469 | 1 | 5 |
| Mount Pleasant Police Department | 20,935 | 88 | 251 |
| Shepherd Police Department | 1,534 | 2 | 12 |
ZIP codes in Isabella County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48858 | 42,226 | $913 | $170,800 | $51,267 | 50.2% |
| 48883 | 7,292 | $842 | $160,300 | $65,223 | 12.4% |
| 48893 | 5,921 | $1,603 | $180,000 | $73,108 | 8.0% |
| 49310 | 3,183 | $1,047 | $177,700 | $64,420 | 10.4% |
| 48859 | 2,228 | — | — | — | — |
| 48878 | 1,240 | $598 | $150,300 | $57,656 | 8.9% |
| 48896 | 226 | — | $209,500 | $136,136 | 6.3% |
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Questions about Isabella County
What is the crime rate in Isabella County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Isabella County recorded 140 violent and 413 property crimes per 100,000 residents (91 violent and 268 property crimes in all).
Which place in Isabella County has the highest rent?
Sherman Township (Isabella County) has the highest median gross rent, $1,566 (±$1,028) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Isabella County has the lowest rent?
Wise Township has the lowest median gross rent, $775 (±$575) a month.
What is the median rent in Isabella County, Michigan?
The median gross rent in Isabella County is $913 (±$39) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Isabella County, Michigan
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Isabella County, Michigan
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Isabella 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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