What is the median rent in Park Township (Ottawa County), MI?
The median gross rent in Park Township (Ottawa County), MI is $1,154 (±$323) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 361 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In Park Township (Ottawa County), the median gross rent went from $855 in 2015–2019 to $1,154 in 2020–2024 (+35.0%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,154 (±$323)
- Rented homes
- 361 (±144)
- $2,000 or more
- 12.4%
- Since 2015–2019
- +35.0%
How much rent costs in Park Township (Ottawa County)
| Monthly gross rent | Park Township (Ottawa County) | Ottawa County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 8.9% (±7.7 points) | 2.1% | 8.3% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 26.3% (±16.7 points) | 26.9% | 30.1% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 29.1% (±18.9 points) | 42.3% | 38.4% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 23.3% (±19.8 points) | 16.4% | 15.1% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 2.2% (±2.8 points) | 7.6% | 5.0% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 3.0% (±4.3 points) | 1.3% | 1.4% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 7.2% (±9.4 points) | 3.4% | 1.7% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $1,000 to $1,499, paid by 29.1% of renting households.
12.4% of rented homes in Park Township (Ottawa County) cost $2,000 or more a month.
Park Township (Ottawa County) against Ottawa County, its state and the nation
| Park Township (Ottawa County) | Ottawa County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,154 (±$323) | $1,211 (±$30) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 361 (±144) | 22,271 (±1,035) | 1,032,697 (±7,764) | 42,849,984 |
In Park Township (Ottawa County), median gross rent is not measurably different from Ottawa County ($1,211).
It is not measurably different from Michigan ($1,129).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($1,413).
In Ottawa County, Park Township (Ottawa County) ranks 15 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 324 of 1,305.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in Park Township (Ottawa County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $855 (±$124) | $1,154 (±$323) | +35.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 9.6% (±2.1 points) | 5.6% (±2.0 points) | −4.0 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.9% (±8.8 points) | 15.4% (±12.1 points) | +7.5 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median gross rent in places near Park Township (Ottawa County)
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Township (Ottawa County) | — | $1,154 (±$323) | — |
| Beechwood | 3.0 mi | $871 (±$401) | Not measurably different |
| Holland Charter Township | 4.9 mi | $1,226 (±$52) | Not measurably different |
| Holland | 5.2 mi | $1,193 (±$36) | Not measurably different |
| Port Sheldon Township | 5.7 mi | $1,551 (±$789) | Not measurably different |
| Laketown Township | 6.5 mi | $1,317 (±$93) | Not measurably different |
| Olive Township (Ottawa County) | 6.9 mi | $784 (±$403) | Not measurably different |
| Zeeland | 8.1 mi | $951 (±$142) | Not measurably different |
| Fillmore Township | 9.0 mi | $1,154 (±$535) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent across Ottawa County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Ferrysburg | $1,257 (±$338) |
| 10 | Polkton Charter Township | $1,236 (±$344) |
| 11 | Holland Charter Township | $1,226 (±$52) |
| 12 | Holland | $1,193 (±$36) |
| 13 | Blendon Township | $1,164 (±$222) |
| 14 | Zeeland Charter Township | $1,155 (±$57) |
| 15 | Park Township (Ottawa County) | $1,154 (±$323) |
| 16 | Wright Township (Ottawa County) | $1,132 (±$75) |
| 17 | Robinson Township | $1,106 (±$689) |
| 18 | Chester Township (Ottawa County) | $983 (±$148) |
| 19 | Zeeland | $951 (±$142) |
| 20 | Coopersville | $943 (±$115) |
| 21 | Grand Haven | $939 (±$89) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Ottawa County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Park Township (Ottawa County)
What is the average rent in Park Township (Ottawa County), MI?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Park Township (Ottawa County) is $1,154 (±$323) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much has rent gone up in Park Township (Ottawa County)?
In Park Township (Ottawa County), the median gross rent went from $855 in 2015–2019 to $1,154 in 2020–2024 (+35.0%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
How many rentals in Park Township (Ottawa County) cost more than $2,000 a month?
12.4% of rented homes in Park Township (Ottawa County) have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 8.9% cost less than $500.
Is rent in Park Township (Ottawa County) higher than in Ottawa County?
In Park Township (Ottawa County), median gross rent is not measurably different from Ottawa County ($1,211).
It is not measurably different from Michigan ($1,129).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($1,413).
Is this the rent for an apartment listed today?
No: these are rents households reported paying across 2020–2024, not asking rents for vacant homes, which usually run higher.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Park township, Ottawa County, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Park township, Ottawa County, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Park township, Ottawa County, Michigan
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Park township, Ottawa County, Michigan (county subdivision:62460, in state:26 county:139).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25064_001E, B25064_001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0005E, DP04_0005M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP04_0126E, DP04_0126M, DP04_0127PE, DP04_0127PM, DP04_0128PE, DP04_0128PM, DP04_0129PE, DP04_0129PM, DP04_0130PE, DP04_0130PM, DP04_0131PE, DP04_0131PM, DP04_0132PE, DP04_0132PM, DP04_0133PE, DP04_0133PM
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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.
Figures last updated on .
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