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Canadian Lakes, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Mecosta County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
2,701 Population 261/sq mi density
$69,069 Median Income $40,368 per capita
$258,900 Home Value $217,285 Zillow
$800 Median Rent 50.0% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$69,069 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$258,900 home value, $800/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Housing Overview

Median Home Value
$258,900
8% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$800/mo
31% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
89.4%
37% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,331
Median year built: 1990

Home Value by Source

Census Median
$258,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$217,285
Median Sale Price
$330,000
Median List Price
$439,950
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price

Ownership vs. Renting

89.4%
Owner-Occupied
10.6%
Renter-Occupied
89%
11%
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: $800/mo

Market Indicators (Redfin)

Median Days on Market
84 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
5
Price Drops
28.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$170
Active Inventory
25
homes for sale

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden
50.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
61% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1990
Average age of housing stock: 36 years
Homeownership Rate
89.4%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Census Median Value$258,900
Zillow Home Value (ZHVI)$217,285
Median Sale Price$330,000
Median List Price$439,950
Price Per Sq Ft$170

Rent

Census Median Rent$800
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 Market84
Sale-to-List Ratio1.0%
Price Drops28.0%
Homes Sold5
Active Inventory25
Price Per Sq Ft$170

Ownership & Stock

Owner-Occupied89.4%
Renter-Occupied10.6%
Homeownership Rate89.4%
Total Housing Units2,331
Median Year Built1990
Rent Burden50.0%