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Alanson, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Emmet County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
943
Population
962/sq mi density
$61,563
Median Income
$28,545 per capita
$121,200
Home Value
$294,947 Zillow
$521
Median Rent
31.0% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
83
Violent Crime/100K
1,073 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$61,563 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,200 home value, $521/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
83 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$121,200
57% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$521/mo
55% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
81.6%
25% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
484
Median year built: 1981
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$121,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$294,947
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
81.6%
Owner-Occupied
18.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$807/mo
1 Bedroom
$891/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,113/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,419/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,588/mo
Census median rent:
$521/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
31.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
0% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1981
Average age of housing stock: 45 years
Homeownership Rate
81.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $121,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $294,947 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $521 |
| FMR Studio | $807 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $891 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,113 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,419 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,588 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 81.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 18.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 81.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 484 |
| Median Year Built | 1981 |
| Rent Burden | 31.0% |