Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
19%
Eaton Rapids, MI
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$895
Population
5,497
Renter Mix
36% Rent
Your island city
Riverfront
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Commutes
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Outdoors
Eaton Rapids sits along the Grand River in south-central Michigan, about 20 miles southeast of Lansing, and it carries the quiet confidence of a city that knows exactly what it is. The surrounding Eaton County landscape gives way to tree-lined streets, a compact downtown district, and a pace of life that still has room to breathe. Residents have easy access to the capital region's employment and education hubs, including Michigan State University in nearby East Lansing, without trading away the close-knit feel that smaller cities offer.
The housing mix here reflects the city's character: sturdy single-family homes, charming older residences with front porches, and a modest selection of apartment communities ranging from well-kept garden-style buildings to smaller multi-unit rentals. Options tend to be more attainable than in the broader Lansing metro, and the variety means renters can find something that fits different lifestyles and needs.
Eaton Rapids has a long manufacturing history, and that working-city identity still shapes the community today. The Grand River runs right through town, lending a natural backdrop to daily life. Every summer, the city hosts Island Park events that draw residents together along the riverbank, reinforcing a local pride that feels genuinely earned rather than performed.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$51,077
Average: $65,791
Education
857
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,732
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Eaton Rapids has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
36%
Non-Renters
64%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
13%
Other Education
87%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Eaton Rapids, MI is $923 for a studio, $894 for one bedroom, $1,219 for two bedrooms, and $1,434 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Eaton Rapids has decreased by -12.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$894/month
683 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Eaton Rapids, MI is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
292 Students
Public
Grades K-5
364 Students
Greyhound Central Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
114 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
425 Students
Eaton Rapids Senior High School
Public
Grades 9-12
620 Students
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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 June 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.