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Mecosta, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Mecosta County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
509
Population
459/sq mi density
$70,069
Median Income
$24,831 per capita
$92,200
Home Value
$217,285 Zillow
$804
Median Rent
18.8% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
424
Violent Crime/100K
1,166 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$70,069 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,200 home value, $804/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
424 violent crimes/100K (12% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$92,200
67% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$804/mo
31% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
82.8%
27% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
223
Median year built: 1971
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$92,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$217,285
Median Sale Price
$144,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
82.8%
Owner-Occupied
17.2%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$715/mo
1 Bedroom
$796/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,010/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,288/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,432/mo
Census median rent:
$804/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
171 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
1
Price Drops
100.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$96
Active Inventory
1
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
18.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
39% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1971
Average age of housing stock: 55 years
Homeownership Rate
82.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $92,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $217,285 |
| Median Sale Price | $144,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $96 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $804 |
| FMR Studio | $715 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $796 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,010 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,288 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,432 |
Market
| Days on Market | 171 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 100.0% |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Active Inventory | 1 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $96 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 82.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 17.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 82.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 223 |
| Median Year Built | 1971 |
| Rent Burden | 18.8% |