Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
20%
Cadillac
Cadillac, MI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$883
Population
10,675
Renter Mix
38% Rent
Timeless beauty and Midwestern personality distinguish this charming lakeside city
Small Town
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Historic
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Nature
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Outdoors
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Lake
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Affordable
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Cadillac is a small, rather secluded city in the northwestern portion of the Michigan “mitten.” Encircling Cadillac Lake, the city features a thriving Downtown district on the eastern shore, with the vintage storefronts along Mitchell Street hosting a range of cozy eateries, neighborhood bars, specialty shops, a small movie theater, and dozens of other locally owned businesses.
Thousands of acres of nature preserves lie within just a few miles of Cadillac, providing endless opportunities to get outdoors and explore the region’s natural beauty. The local rental market tends to be quite affordable, with a wide selection of apartments and houses available to fit any lifestyle or budget.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$49,125
Average: $61,556
Education
2,027
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,795
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Cadillac has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
38%
Non-Renters
62%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Cadillac, MI is $1,020 for a studio, $883 for one bedroom, $1,284 for two bedrooms, and $1,169 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cadillac has increased by 0.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$883/month
351 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Cadillac, MI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
606 Students
Public
Grades K-5
511 Students
Public
Grades PK-4
278 Students
Wexford-Missaukee Isd Special Education
Public
Grades PK-12
73 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
750 Students
Public
Grades 8
489 Students
Wexford-Missaukee Isd Special Education
Public
Grades PK-12
73 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
907 Students
Wexford-Missaukee Isd Special Education
Public
Grades PK-12
73 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Mitchell State Park
- Huron-Manistee National Forests
Airports
- Cherry Capital
Colleges
Top Apartments in Cadillac
Houses for Rent in Cadillac
Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.