What is the median rent in Wheatland Township (Mecosta County), MI?
The median gross rent in Wheatland Township (Mecosta County), MI is $706 (±$220) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 126 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In Wheatland Township (Mecosta County), the median gross rent went from $233 in 2015–2019 to $706 in 2020–2024 (+203.0%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $706 (±$220)
- Rented homes
- 126 (±53)
- $2,000 or more
- 0.0%
- Since 2015–2019
- +203.0%
How much rent costs in Wheatland Township (Mecosta County)
| Monthly gross rent | Wheatland Township (Mecosta County) | Mecosta County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 31.0% (±21.2 points) | 11.4% | 8.3% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 38.1% (±17.9 points) | 46.3% | 30.1% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 27.8% (±19.4 points) | 29.6% | 38.4% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 3.2% (±4.8 points) | 6.8% | 15.1% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 0.0% (±21.0 points) | 4.9% | 5.0% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0.0% (±21.0 points) | 0.5% | 1.4% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 0.0% (±21.0 points) | 0.6% | 1.7% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $500 to $999, paid by 38.1% of renting households.
0.0% of rented homes in Wheatland Township (Mecosta County) cost $2,000 or more a month.
Wheatland Township (Mecosta County) against Mecosta County, its state and the nation
| Wheatland Township (Mecosta County) | Mecosta County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $706 (±$220) | $934 (±$42) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 126 (±53) | 3,438 (±327) | 1,032,697 (±7,764) | 42,849,984 |
In Wheatland Township (Mecosta County), median gross rent is lower than in Mecosta County ($934).
It is also lower than in Michigan ($1,129).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,413).
In Mecosta County, Wheatland Township (Mecosta County) ranks 16 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 1164 of 1,305.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in Wheatland Township (Mecosta County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $233 (±$210) | $706 (±$220) | +203.0% | Up after inflation |
| Households that rent | 27.9% (±8.5 points) | 24.6% (±8.4 points) | −3.3 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% (±14.9 points) | 0.0% (±20.2 points) | 0.0 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 Wheatland Township (Mecosta County)
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatland Township (Mecosta County) | — | $706 (±$220) | — |
| Mecosta | 4.4 mi | $784 (±$75) | Not measurably different |
| Broomfield Township | 5.5 mi | $1,063 (±$875) | Not measurably different |
| Morton Township | 5.9 mi | $921 (±$167) | Not measurably different |
| Millbrook Township | 6.0 mi | $792 (±$285) | Not measurably different |
| Sheridan Township (Mecosta County) | 6.1 mi | $888 (±$114) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Isabella | 7.8 mi | $964 (±$631) | Not measurably different |
| Canadian Lakes | 7.9 mi | $789 (±$553) | Not measurably different |
| Sherman Township (Isabella County) | 8.5 mi | $1,566 (±$1,028) | 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 Mecosta County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Sheridan Township (Mecosta County) | $888 (±$114) |
| 11 | Austin Township (Mecosta County) | $854 (±$10) |
| 12 | Mecosta Township | $852 (±$52) |
| 13 | Millbrook Township | $792 (±$285) |
| 14 | Martiny Township | $756 (±$138) |
| 15 | Chippewa Township (Mecosta County) | $722 (±$19) |
| 16 | Wheatland Township (Mecosta County) | $706 (±$220) |
| 17 | Aetna Township (Mecosta County) | $692 (±$311) |
Showing 8 of 17 places in Mecosta 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 Wheatland Township (Mecosta County)
What is the average rent in Wheatland Township (Mecosta County), MI?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Wheatland Township (Mecosta County) is $706 (±$220) 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 Wheatland Township (Mecosta County)?
In Wheatland Township (Mecosta County), the median gross rent went from $233 in 2015–2019 to $706 in 2020–2024 (+203.0%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
How many rentals in Wheatland Township (Mecosta County) cost more than $2,000 a month?
0.0% of rented homes in Wheatland Township (Mecosta County) have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 31.0% cost less than $500.
Is rent in Wheatland Township (Mecosta County) higher than in Mecosta County?
In Wheatland Township (Mecosta County), median gross rent is lower than in Mecosta County ($934).
It is also lower than in Michigan ($1,129).
It is lower than 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 — Wheatland township, Mecosta County, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Wheatland township, Mecosta County, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Wheatland township, Mecosta 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 Wheatland township, Mecosta County, Michigan (county subdivision:86560, in state:26 county:107).
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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