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Cost of Living in Newaygo County, MI

Population 50,792 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$904
Median home value$186,700
Median household income$63,304

The median rent in Newaygo County, MI is $904/month, 20% lower than the Michigan median and 36% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $186,700, 44% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $63,304 a year, 13% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 17.1%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $36,160/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 2.9×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $944/mo

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Newaygo County vs. Michigan vs. U.S.

Newaygo CountyMichiganU.S.
Median rent$904$1,129$1,413
Median home value$186,700$231,600$332,700
Median household income$63,304$72,875$80,734
Homeownership rate86.5%73.2%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher18.1%32.4%35.7%
Poverty rate12.8%13.2%12.5%
Unemployment rate4.4%5.7%5.2%
Work from home8.2%13.5%15.1%
Median age42.740.238.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Newaygo County, MI?

The median gross rent in Newaygo County, MI is $904 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Newaygo County, MI?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $36,160 a year in gross income.

Is Newaygo County, MI expensive to live in?

Rent there is 36% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 2.9 times the median household income.

Other counties in Michigan

Wayne County, MIRent $1,132 · Income $60,539Oakland County, MIRent $1,376 · Income $97,760Macomb County, MIRent $1,211 · Income $77,837Kent County, MIRent $1,243 · Income $82,631Genesee County, MIRent $989 · Income $62,281Washtenaw County, MIRent $1,463 · Income $89,180

Counties with a similar cost of living

Erie County, PARent $904 · Income $63,354Lake County, MTRent $901 · Income $63,360Des Moines County, IARent $904 · Income $62,928Sussex County, VARent $907 · Income $63,530Lavaca County, TXRent $910 · Income $63,240Bradford County, PARent $901 · Income $63,675

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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