At a Glance
Median Income
$53,702
$31,760 per capita
Home Value
$121,500
Zillow: $187,379
Median Rent
$831/mo
30.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
578/100K
1,100/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.7%
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
11.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
18.6% smoking rate
How Owosso Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Owosso's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Owosso a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Owosso residents earn a median household income of $53,702 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,760. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,180 business establishments, including 110 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Owosso is $121,500 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $187,379. Median rent is $831/month, with 30.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Safety & Crime
Owosso reports 578 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 52% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,100/100K.
Education
19.7% of adults in Owosso hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Owosso has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population14,658
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density2,792/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$53,702
Per Capita$31,760
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty11.7%
County GDP$2,377M
Avg Weekly Wage$988
Housing
A+
Home Value$121,500
Rent$831
Ownership66.2%
Zillow$187,379
Housing Units6,978
Rent Burden30.2%
Crime
F
Violent578/100K
Property1,100/100K
Health
Obesity40.0%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,145/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain34.5 in/yr
Elevation741 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.7%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute23 min
Broadband88.1%
Internet Speed149 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Owosso was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Bishop International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.414 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 149 Mbps.
There are 110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.