Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
19%
Fenton, MI
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,290
Population
11,443
Renter Mix
39% Rent
Find your place among the wooded hills and lakes.
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History
Fenton, Michigan wears its nickname 'Be Closer' honestly — tucked among 58 lakes and wooded hills, this small city sits within an hour's drive of Detroit, Flint, Lansing, and Ann Arbor. Life here moves at a comfortable pace, where weekends might mean a swim at Silver Lake Park's 34-acre beach or a stroll through a walkable downtown lined with local shops and eateries. The Fenton Museum adds a layer of history to the community, tracing roots back to 1834, when the city was first known as Dibbleville before William Fenton put his stamp on it.
The rental scene in Fenton offers solid variety for a city of its size. Renters can find everything from cozy single-story apartment communities and townhomes to more spacious multi-bedroom layouts that make good use of Michigan's four-season setting. The city's compact footprint — just seven square miles — keeps most essentials close, and nearby Lake Fenton adds a resort-like feel to everyday living. William Fenton, who helped put this city on the map, later became lieutenant governor of Michigan, a piece of local history that adds real character to an already charming place to call home.
Explore the City
A fisherman tries his luck on the shores of the Shiawassee River in Fenton.
Apartment communities in Fenton offer the convenience of proximity to nature and restaurants and shops.
Waterside homes on Mill Pond are built for easy kayaking and fishing in Fenton.
Your dog will appreciate the exercise from a walk at Clover Beach in Fenton.
The famous clock tower at the Fenton Fire Hall Restaurant in Fenton.
The Shiawassee River flows through downtown Fenton.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$72,014
Average: $90,072
Education
2,827
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,089
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Fenton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
39%
Non-Renters
61%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
21%
Other Education
79%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Fenton, MI is $1,050 for a studio, $1,282 for one bedroom, $1,370 for two bedrooms, and $1,874 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fenton has increased by 1.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,282/month
803 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Fenton, 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
Tomek-Eastern Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
390 Students
Torrey Hill Intermediate School
Public
Grades K-5
419 Students
Public
Grades K-5
391 Students
Public
Grades K-5
349 Students
Public
Grades K-12
73 Students
Andrew G. Schmidt Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
660 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
451 Students
Public
Grades K-12
73 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
981 Students
Public
Grades K-12
73 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Seven Lakes State Park
- Rose Oaks Park
- Holly Recreation Area
- Groveland Oaks County Park
- Mt. Holly
Military Bases
Airports
- Bishop 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 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.