Fowler, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Gratiot County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
1,446
Population
1,130/sq mi density
$72,261
Median Income
$39,137 per capita
$194,400
Home Value
$305,451 Zillow
$779
Median Rent
19.5% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$72,261 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$194,400 home value, $779/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$194,400
31% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$779/mo
33% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
86.3%
32% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
568
Median year built: 1958
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$194,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$305,451
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
86.3%
Owner-Occupied
13.7%
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:
$779/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
19.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
37% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1958
Average age of housing stock: 68 years
Homeownership Rate
86.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $194,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $305,451 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $779 |
| 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 | 86.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 13.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 86.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 568 |
| Median Year Built | 1958 |
| Rent Burden | 19.5% |