Housing by town in Montcalm County, Michigan
Montcalm County, Michigan has 30 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $869 (±$25) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
16.9% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $697 in 2015–2019 (+24.7%; No measurable change after inflation).
Winfield Township has the highest median gross rent ($1,336) and Stanton the lowest ($640).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $869 (±$25)
- Households that rent
- 16.9%
- Median household income
- $67,344
- Places
- 30
Cities, towns and townships in Montcalm County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belvidere Township | $919 | 11.6% | $59,891 | $174,300 | $1,802 |
| Bloomer Township | $907 | 6.5% | $86,313 | $194,400 | $1,588 |
| Bushnell Township | $946 | 6.4% | $65,500 | $199,100 | $1,815 |
| Carson City | $680 | 50.5% | $44,375 | $123,600 | $1,686 |
| Cato Township | $711 | 16.4% | $67,500 | $174,200 | $2,253 |
| Crystal Township (Montcalm County) | $841 | 9.1% | $56,087 | $194,000 | $1,763 |
| Day Township | $869 | 13.5% | $60,278 | $169,500 | $1,503 |
| Douglass Township | $1,080 | 9.9% | $66,806 | $157,000 | $1,743 |
| Eureka Township | $842 | 9.9% | $77,266 | $236,200 | $2,730 |
| Evergreen Township (Montcalm County) | $876 | 14.5% | $59,144 | $194,800 | $1,553 |
| Fairplain Township | $1,103 | 21.9% | $56,406 | $162,000 | $1,920 |
| Ferris Township | $733 | 18.8% | $58,929 | $174,800 | $1,975 |
| Greenville | $894 | 39.3% | $63,285 | $184,200 | $2,027 |
| Home Township (Montcalm County) | $756 | 18.4% | $56,037 | $136,800 | $1,668 |
| Maple Valley Township (Montcalm County) | $990 | 6.2% | $84,219 | $170,600 | $1,693 |
| Montcalm Township | $984 | 5.9% | $71,293 | $210,600 | $2,146 |
| Pierson Township | $859 | 9.7% | $86,450 | $243,700 | $1,831 |
| Pine Township | $1,034 | 11.2% | $82,966 | $220,400 | $2,277 |
| Reynolds Township | $772 | 11.7% | $72,857 | $181,200 | $1,622 |
| Richland Township (Montcalm County) | $1,013 | 7.2% | $50,862 | $142,100 | $1,486 |
| Sidney Township | $1,294 | 10.0% | $60,050 | $188,300 | $1,938 |
| Stanton | $640 | 38.5% | $48,750 | $114,900 | $1,732 |
| Winfield Township | $1,336 | 4.5% | $74,189 | $234,600 | $2,342 |
Villages and places inside a township in Montcalm County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmore | $686 | 25.1% | $54,063 | $105,500 | $1,750 |
| Howard City | $609 | 22.5% | $54,688 | $151,200 | $1,430 |
| Lakeview | $496 | 34.2% | $33,631 | $165,500 | $2,211 |
| McBride | — | 14.8% | $59,821 | $117,700 | $1,045 |
| Pierson | $900 | 22.2% | $41,875 | $100,000 | $1,554 |
| Sheridan | $800 | 14.5% | $59,063 | $165,700 | $1,798 |
Unincorporated communities in Montcalm County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal | $597 | 10.0% | $41,806 | $197,300 | $1,739 |
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 Montcalm County rank across Michigan
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Crime reported to police in Montcalm County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 126 | 193 | 409 | 626 | 65,303 | 4 of 6 |
| 2024 | 119 | 175 | 399 | 588 | 67,904 | 5 of 6 |
| 2025 | 85 | 125 | 333 | 488 | 68,225 | 5 of 6 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Montcalm County recorded 85 violent and 333 property crimes, 125 and 488 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 98% 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 Montcalm County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montcalm County Sheriff's Office | 55,424 | 47 | 141 |
| Greenville Police Department | 9,185 | 36 | 164 |
| Home Township Police Department | 1,563 | — | — |
| Stanton Police Department | 1,406 | 1 | 6 |
| Carson City Police Department | 1,149 | 1 | 5 |
| Lakeview Police Department | 1,061 | 0 | 17 |
ZIP codes in Montcalm County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48838 | 18,212 | $907 | $211,500 | $70,176 | 26.4% |
| 49329 | 9,156 | $832 | $207,900 | $74,235 | 9.2% |
| 48811 | 7,440 | $703 | $170,800 | $70,625 | 19.9% |
| 48888 | 5,813 | $897 | $159,300 | $57,500 | 19.5% |
| 48884 | 5,091 | $893 | $182,100 | $62,750 | 7.6% |
| 48850 | 4,659 | $700 | $178,400 | $68,047 | 13.2% |
| 48829 | 3,652 | $735 | $151,900 | $63,750 | 18.1% |
| 48891 | 2,915 | $935 | $158,700 | $51,429 | 10.4% |
| 48818 | 2,554 | $811 | $191,700 | $55,924 | 11.7% |
| 49339 | 2,188 | $750 | $241,100 | $86,611 | 4.8% |
| 48834 | 2,139 | $875 | $184,500 | $53,958 | 11.7% |
| 49347 | 1,570 | $975 | $177,100 | $91,477 | 8.2% |
| 48886 | 1,565 | $950 | $165,600 | $61,667 | 9.3% |
| 49322 | 1,245 | $1,075 | $156,800 | $73,750 | 9.2% |
| 48885 | 1,129 | $1,375 | $200,500 | $71,389 | 13.4% |
| 48852 | 145 | — | $117,700 | $41,875 | 12.1% |
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Questions about Montcalm County
What is the crime rate in Montcalm County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Montcalm County recorded 125 violent and 488 property crimes per 100,000 residents (85 violent and 333 property crimes in all).
Which place in Montcalm County has the highest rent?
Winfield Township has the highest median gross rent, $1,336 (±$330) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Montcalm County has the lowest rent?
Stanton has the lowest median gross rent, $640 (±$188) a month.
What is the median rent in Montcalm County, Michigan?
The median gross rent in Montcalm County is $869 (±$25) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Montcalm County, Michigan
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Montcalm County, Michigan
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Montcalm County, MI HUD Metro FMR Area
- 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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