Imlay City, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Lapeer County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,706
Population
1,513/sq mi density
$55,061
Median Income
$26,332 per capita
$137,800
Home Value
$269,216 Zillow
$764
Median Rent
31.0% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
168
Violent Crime/100K
839 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$55,061 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,800 home value, $764/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
168 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$137,800
51% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$764/mo
34% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
53.8%
18% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,837
Median year built: 1972
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$137,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$269,216
Median Sale Price
$205,000
Median List Price
$217,400
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
53.8%
Owner-Occupied
46.2%
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:
$764/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
80 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
5
Price Drops
20.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$159
Active Inventory
5
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
31.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
0% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1972
Average age of housing stock: 54 years
Homeownership Rate
53.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $137,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $269,216 |
| Median Sale Price | $205,000 |
| Median List Price | $217,400 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $159 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $764 |
| 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 | 80 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 20.0% |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Active Inventory | 5 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $159 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 53.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 46.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 53.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,837 |
| Median Year Built | 1972 |
| Rent Burden | 31.0% |
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