Gladwin, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Gladwin County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,081
Population
1,070/sq mi density
$43,638
Median Income
$26,199 per capita
$111,700
Home Value
$199,471 Zillow
$665
Median Rent
27.2% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
670
Violent Crime/100K
1,755 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$43,638 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,700 home value, $665/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
670 violent crimes/100K (76% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$111,700
60% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$665/mo
43% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
58.7%
10% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,402
Median year built: 1971
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$111,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$199,471
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
58.7%
Owner-Occupied
41.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$689/mo
1 Bedroom
$742/mo
2 Bedroom
$973/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,353/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,606/mo
Census median rent:
$665/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
12% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1971
Average age of housing stock: 55 years
Homeownership Rate
58.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $111,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $199,471 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $665 |
| FMR Studio | $689 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $742 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $973 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,353 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,606 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 58.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 41.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 58.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,402 |
| Median Year Built | 1971 |
| Rent Burden | 27.2% |