Housing by town in Oceana County, Michigan
Oceana County, Michigan has 23 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $759 (±$41) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
15.5% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $729 in 2015–2019 (+4.1%; Down after inflation).
Weare Township has the highest median gross rent ($1,135) and Pentwater Township the lowest ($556).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $759 (±$41)
- Households that rent
- 15.5%
- Median household income
- $62,417
- Places
- 23
Cities, towns and townships in Oceana County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benona Township | $900 | 5.4% | $77,632 | $248,600 | $1,932 |
| Claybanks Township | $1,117 | 11.0% | $68,281 | $275,000 | $2,625 |
| Colfax Township (Oceana County) | $875 | 12.4% | $77,500 | $156,500 | $1,463 |
| Crystal Township (Oceana County) | $788 | 7.1% | $54,375 | $118,400 | $1,424 |
| Elbridge Township | $763 | 4.3% | $80,833 | $207,500 | $1,356 |
| Ferry Township | $1,063 | 15.1% | $54,601 | $201,800 | $1,352 |
| Golden Township | $1,033 | 8.4% | $67,426 | $264,700 | $2,391 |
| Grant Township (Oceana County) | $742 | 15.6% | $57,625 | $131,000 | $1,576 |
| Greenwood Township (Oceana County) | $775 | 13.6% | $54,375 | $186,500 | $1,890 |
| Hart | $757 | 40.4% | $50,956 | $140,900 | $2,025 |
| Hart Township | $594 | 15.6% | $59,821 | $192,400 | $1,989 |
| Leavitt Township | $1,000 | 15.0% | $52,679 | $92,500 | $1,420 |
| Newfield Township | $920 | 17.0% | $62,391 | $170,200 | $1,899 |
| Otto Township | — | 4.6% | $69,583 | $170,700 | $1,582 |
| Pentwater Township | $556 | 9.7% | $87,708 | $378,600 | $4,056 |
| Shelby Township | $697 | 22.5% | $67,736 | $180,800 | $1,832 |
| Weare Township | $1,135 | 13.5% | $55,114 | $173,500 | $2,185 |
Villages and places inside a township in Oceana County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hesperia | $571 | 27.4% | $37,174 | $131,300 | $1,890 |
| New Era | $900 | 3.8% | $77,125 | $180,800 | $1,725 |
| Pentwater | $556 | 15.1% | $80,750 | $344,300 | $4,208 |
| Rothbury | $1,089 | 13.5% | $49,063 | $131,500 | $1,750 |
| Shelby | $680 | 35.2% | $49,855 | $155,600 | $1,645 |
| Walkerville | $1,125 | 7.2% | $33,750 | $53,100 | $950 |
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 Oceana County rank across Michigan
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Crime reported to police in Oceana County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 76 | 283 | 303 | 1,127 | 26,890 | 6 of 7 |
| 2024 | 66 | 243 | 243 | 896 | 27,108 | 6 of 7 |
| 2025 | 52 | 199 | 192 | 735 | 26,127 | 6 of 7 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Oceana County recorded 52 violent and 192 property crimes, 199 and 735 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 Oceana County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oceana County Sheriff's Office | 20,075 | 37 | 109 |
| Shelby Police Department | 2,178 | 2 | 28 |
| Hart Police Department | 2,060 | 8 | 43 |
| Pentwater Police Department | 899 | 5 | 6 |
| New Era Police Department | 463 | 0 | 0 |
| Rothbury Police Department | 452 | 0 | 6 |
| Walkerville Police Department | 276 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Oceana County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49420 | 6,202 | $753 | $167,000 | $58,841 | 19.3% |
| 49421 | 5,734 | $863 | $162,100 | $53,555 | 13.9% |
| 49455 | 5,429 | $694 | $177,900 | $63,621 | 21.4% |
| 49449 | 2,587 | $665 | $307,300 | $80,917 | 10.1% |
| 49452 | 2,208 | $796 | $123,100 | $55,441 | 10.0% |
| 49446 | 2,184 | $744 | $209,100 | $65,217 | 13.2% |
| 49436 | 1,644 | $1,013 | $255,000 | $67,279 | 7.4% |
| 49459 | 1,524 | $867 | $108,300 | $55,806 | 13.2% |
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Questions about Oceana County
What is the crime rate in Oceana County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Oceana County recorded 199 violent and 735 property crimes per 100,000 residents (52 violent and 192 property crimes in all).
Which place in Oceana County has the highest rent?
Weare Township has the highest median gross rent, $1,135 (±$460) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Oceana County has the lowest rent?
Pentwater Township has the lowest median gross rent, $556 (±$172) a month.
What is the median rent in Oceana County, Michigan?
The median gross rent in Oceana County is $759 (±$41) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oceana County, Michigan
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oceana County, Michigan
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Oceana 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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