Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
21%
Gaylord
Gaylord, MI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,336
Population
3,972
Renter Mix
55% Rent
Bask in the natural beauty surrounding Michigan’s Alpine Village
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Stretched along Interstate 75 in the heart of Northern Michigan, the city of Gaylord is regarded as Michigan’s Alpine Village. Swiss-themed architecture and ambiance pervades Gaylord’s downtown area on Main Street, which contains a wide variety of independent shops, cafes, and restaurants. Gaylord’s downtown pavilion is also a gathering place for community events and activities, including a twice weekly farmers market.
Gaylord is the county seat of Otsego County, which is home to more than 90 inland lakes and five pristine rivers in addition to miles of diverse parks, forests, and trails. There is no shortage of outdoor adventure near Gaylord, from fishing to skiing and everything in between. Some of Gaylord’s most popular attractions involve wildlife, from the extensive exhibits at the Call of the Wild Museum to the live elk that roam Gaylord’s City Elk Park.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$36,916
Average: $55,471
Education
868
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,716
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Gaylord has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
55%
Non-Renters
45%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
15%
Other Education
85%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Gaylord, MI is $1,095 for a studio, $1,336 for one bedroom, $1,465 for two bedrooms, and $1,990 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Gaylord has increased by 0.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,336/month
779 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Gaylord, 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 K-5
610 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
425 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
369 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
428 Students
Gaylord Virtual Instruction Program
Public
Grades 6-12
5 Students
Gaylord High School/Voc. Bldg.
Public
Grades 9-12
961 Students
Gaylord Virtual Instruction Program
Public
Grades 6-12
5 Students
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Otsego Lake State Park
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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.