Middleville

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Middleville, MI Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,195

Population

4,505

Renter Mix

22% Rent

A quaint village on the cusp of Grand Rapids

Scenic Riverside Historic Charming Secluded Quaint Family-Friendly

Middleville is a charming village located within Thornapple Township. Residents delight in the village’s peaceful, secluded atmosphere in addition to its many opportunities for outdoor recreation. The Thornapple River, Stagecoach Park, Spring Park, and Calvin G. Hill Memorial Park provide endless possibilities for enjoying the outdoors in Middleville. The sprawling Yankee Springs Recreation Area is also just a short drive away.

The village offers a true small-town feel, complete with a quaint downtown area and a close-knit community. Although Middleville is largely residential, the community enjoys a variety of convenient shops and restaurants mainly clustered along Main Street and Broadway Street. Although residents love its laidback vibe, Middleville is just a 35-minute drive away from bustling Grand Rapids, an easy commute and popular choice for daytrips and weekend getaways.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$77,672

Average: $86,285

Education

765

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

2,509

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

35 Years

Largest Age Group

10-19 Years

Approximately 15% of Residents

Under 20

30%

Over 65

14%

Housing Distribution

Middleville has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
22%
Non-Renters
78%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
15%
Other Education
85%

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Middleville, MI is $1,195 for one bedroom, and $1,384 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Middleville has increased by 1.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,195/month
725 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Schools

Lee Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

484 Students

Page Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

456 Students

McFall Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

471 Students

Thornapple Kellogg Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

745 Students

Thornapple Kellogg High School

Public

Grades 9-12

982 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Yankee Springs Recreation Area
  • Otis Farm Bird Sanctuary

Airports

  • Gerald R Ford International
  • Kalamazoo/Battle Creek 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.