Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
19%
Holt
Holt, MI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,161
Population
24,961
Renter Mix
32% Rent
The capital city is at your fingertips in this tranquil suburb
Suburban
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Commuter
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Affordable
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University
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Great Location
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Holt is a mid-size suburban community bordering the south end of Lansing, the state’s capital city. Apart from a low-key commercial district along Cedar Street, the area is primarily filled with residential neighborhoods. A mix of apartments, condos, and houses in a wide range of styles and prices make up the rental market.
The proximity to Lansing makes Holt a great option for commuters. Locals have direct access to a wealth of shopping and dining options on the south side of the capital city. Michigan State University is also just a few minutes north, transforming Holt into a convenient choice for students, faculty, and staff members.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$77,502
Average: $94,528
Education
7,916
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
13,460
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Holt has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
32%
Non-Renters
68%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
27%
Other Education
73%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Holt, MI is $835 for a studio, $1,175 for one bedroom, $1,653 for two bedrooms, and $2,345 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Holt has increased by 2.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,175/month
752 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Holt, MI is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
383 Students
Public
Grades K-5
358 Students
Public
Grades K-5
344 Students
Public
Grades K-5
373 Students
Washington Woods Middle School
Public
Grades K-5
371 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
781 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,626 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Potter Park Zoo
- Fenner Nature Center
- Impression 5 Science Center
- Michigan State Univ. Observatory
- Woldumar Nature Center
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.