Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
20%
Charlotte
Charlotte, MI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$857
Population
9,211
Renter Mix
34% Rent
Delight in historic preservation and modern delights
Suburban
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Rural
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Historic
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Welcoming
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Charming
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Affordable
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Close-Knit
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Convenient
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Quaint
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Situated about 20 miles southwest of Lansing, Charlotte offers the comfort of a small town with close proximity to big-city amenities. Charlotte honors its past while looking toward the future. This is most evident in the well-preserved historic buildings of Downtown Charlotte that now contain rows of specialty shops, restaurants, pubs, stores, and an Art Deco theater that plays contemporary films.
Charlotte is home to a close-knit community bonded by an array of special events, including the Eaton County Fair, Frontier Days, Bluegrass Festival, and Celebrate Charlotte. Several local parks and gardens provide ample space for outdoor recreation and nature appreciation. Cities like Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, and Detroit are all about an hour’s drive from Charlotte. Getting around from Charlotte is easy with access to I-69.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$59,778
Average: $71,881
Education
1,621
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,380
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Charlotte has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
34%
Non-Renters
66%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
13%
Other Education
87%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Charlotte, MI is $791 for a studio, $857 for one bedroom, $1,026 for two bedrooms, and $1,394 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Charlotte has increased by 7.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$857/month
666 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Charlotte, MI is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
233 Students
Charlotte Upper Elementary School
Public
Grades K-8
573 Students
Public
Grades K-5
211 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
59 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
35 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
376 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
697 Students
Charlotte Upper Elementary School
Public
Grades K-8
573 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
59 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
35 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
697 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
59 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
35 Students
Charlotte Early Middle College
Public
Grades 9-12
1 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Fox Park Public Observatory
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Capital Region International
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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.