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Big Rapids, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Mecosta County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
7,847
Population
1,763/sq mi density
$40,197
Median Income
$20,904 per capita
$134,200
Home Value
$209,292 Zillow
$815
Median Rent
30.1% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
250
Violent Crime/100K
1,299 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$40,197 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$134,200 home value, $815/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
250 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$134,200
52% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$815/mo
30% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
40.3%
38% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
3,262
Median year built: 1970
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$134,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$209,292
Median Sale Price
$226,938
Median List Price
$217,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
40.3%
Owner-Occupied
59.7%
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:
$815/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,100/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
75 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
4
Price Drops
13.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$124
Active Inventory
15
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
3% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1970
Average age of housing stock: 56 years
Homeownership Rate
40.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $134,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $209,292 |
| Median Sale Price | $226,938 |
| Median List Price | $217,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $124 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $815 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,100 |
| FMR Studio | $807 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $891 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,113 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,419 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,588 |
Market
| Days on Market | 75 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 13.3% |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Active Inventory | 15 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $124 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 40.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 59.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 40.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 3,262 |
| Median Year Built | 1970 |
| Rent Burden | 30.1% |