Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
21%
Durand
Durand, MI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$886
Population
3,515
Renter Mix
36% Rent
All aboard the Amtrak express – Durand a major locomotive town
Railroad
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Parks
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Community
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Walkable
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Camping
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The city of Durand is located in Shiawassee County, just off of I-69 and Route 71. The railroad industry has been a major player in the city’s economy, with Amtrak running trains daily between Chicago and Port Huron, Michigan. Passengers board and depart the train at historic Durand Union Station.
Optimist Park offers residents numerous options for family-friendly fun. The park includes recreational sports fields, a playground, hockey and ice skating rink, as well as camping and picnic facilities. Annual events and festivals are held here every year, and the community greenspace is just a short walk or drive to neighborhood grill restaurants, pizza parlors, and bakeries.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$50,136
Average: $60,854
Education
512
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,527
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Durand has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
36%
Non-Renters
64%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
9%
Other Education
91%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Durand, MI is $886 for one bedroom, and $1,048 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Durand has increased by 15.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$886/month
656 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Durand, MI is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
348 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
185 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
276 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
425 Students
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- 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.