Gaines, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Livingston County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
487
Population
1,316/sq mi density
$57,500
Median Income
$28,357 per capita
$131,900
Home Value
$296,558 Zillow
$734
Median Rent
33.8% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$57,500 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$131,900 home value, $734/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$131,900
53% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$734/mo
37% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
90.6%
39% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
189
Median year built: 1945
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$131,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$296,558
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
90.6%
Owner-Occupied
9.4%
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:
$734/mo
· Zillow rent:
$2,122/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
33.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
9% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1945
Average age of housing stock: 81 years
Homeownership Rate
90.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $131,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $296,558 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $734 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,122 |
| 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 | 90.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 9.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 90.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 189 |
| Median Year Built | 1945 |
| Rent Burden | 33.8% |