Housing by town in Mecosta County, Michigan
Mecosta County, Michigan has 22 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $934 (±$42) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
23.1% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $712 in 2015–2019 (+31.2%; No measurable change after inflation).
Colfax Township (Mecosta County) has the highest median gross rent ($1,347) and Aetna Township (Mecosta County) the lowest ($692).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $934 (±$42)
- Households that rent
- 23.1%
- Median household income
- $60,951
- Places
- 22
Cities, towns and townships in Mecosta County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna Township (Mecosta County) | $692 | 8.3% | $62,813 | $144,100 | $1,284 |
| Austin Township (Mecosta County) | $854 | 8.4% | $64,375 | $166,000 | $1,357 |
| Big Rapids | $929 | 58.5% | $43,858 | $156,400 | $2,466 |
| Big Rapids Charter Township | $1,140 | 30.7% | $64,083 | $256,800 | $2,320 |
| Chippewa Township (Mecosta County) | $722 | 10.9% | $59,107 | $151,400 | $1,435 |
| Colfax Township (Mecosta County) | $1,347 | 7.4% | $87,935 | $215,400 | $2,025 |
| Deerfield Township (Mecosta County) | $1,021 | 17.1% | $57,898 | $161,800 | $1,317 |
| Fork Township | $900 | 14.8% | $56,161 | $145,200 | $1,533 |
| Grant Township (Mecosta County) | $917 | 8.7% | $66,750 | $182,900 | $1,686 |
| Green Charter Township | $1,053 | 11.9% | $82,955 | $156,200 | $1,459 |
| Hinton Township | $1,029 | 8.7% | $60,368 | $156,000 | $1,466 |
| Martiny Township | $756 | 6.1% | $51,875 | $175,600 | $1,264 |
| Mecosta Township | $852 | 18.7% | $61,250 | $169,600 | $1,464 |
| Millbrook Township | $792 | 14.0% | $70,655 | $195,000 | $2,171 |
| Morton Township | $921 | 13.6% | $72,877 | $252,300 | $2,407 |
| Sheridan Township (Mecosta County) | $888 | 12.5% | $49,800 | $156,200 | $1,577 |
| Wheatland Township (Mecosta County) | $706 | 24.6% | $55,000 | $188,800 | $1,563 |
Villages and places inside a township in Mecosta County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barryton | $788 | 23.4% | $52,875 | $95,900 | $1,284 |
| Mecosta | $784 | 19.6% | $73,516 | $96,200 | $1,281 |
| Morley | $725 | 24.2% | $41,750 | $122,500 | $1,207 |
| Stanwood | $1,063 | 13.0% | $54,632 | $156,600 | $1,219 |
Unincorporated communities in Mecosta County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Lakes | $789 | 9.3% | $78,833 | $270,000 | $2,593 |
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 Mecosta County rank across Michigan
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Crime reported to police in Mecosta County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 125 | 306 | 421 | 1,030 | 40,863 | 2 of 3 |
| 2024 | 131 | 315 | 371 | 892 | 41,604 | 2 of 3 |
| 2025 | 135 | 323 | 360 | 861 | 41,797 | 2 of 3 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Mecosta County recorded 135 violent and 360 property crimes, 323 and 861 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 99% 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 Mecosta County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mecosta County Sheriff's Office | 33,181 | 95 | 246 |
| Big Rapids Police Department | 8,616 | 40 | 114 |
| Barryton Police Department | 414 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Mecosta County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49307 | 18,407 | $967 | $187,800 | $60,358 | 36.3% |
| 49346 | 5,553 | $867 | $233,800 | $72,975 | 10.9% |
| 49336 | 4,860 | $947 | $149,400 | $54,522 | 13.2% |
| 49332 | 3,044 | $888 | $182,300 | $59,509 | 11.6% |
| 49340 | 2,437 | $767 | $190,900 | $54,417 | 18.1% |
| 49305 | 2,378 | $913 | $148,100 | $51,875 | 13.1% |
| 49342 | 1,527 | $969 | $168,300 | $53,971 | 16.3% |
| 49320 | 157 | $723 | $128,100 | $63,929 | 30.6% |
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Questions about Mecosta County
What is the crime rate in Mecosta County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Mecosta County recorded 323 violent and 861 property crimes per 100,000 residents (135 violent and 360 property crimes in all).
Which place in Mecosta County has the highest rent?
Colfax Township (Mecosta County) has the highest median gross rent, $1,347 (±$72) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Mecosta County has the lowest rent?
Aetna Township (Mecosta County) has the lowest median gross rent, $692 (±$311) a month.
What is the median rent in Mecosta County, Michigan?
The median gross rent in Mecosta County is $934 (±$42) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mecosta County, Michigan
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mecosta County, Michigan
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Mecosta 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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