Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 20% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
17%
Okemos
Okemos, MI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,354
Population
24,801
Renter Mix
41% Rent
A pedestrian-friendly community next door to MSU.
University
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College Town
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Lansing Area
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Park Space
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Family-Friendly
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Bicycle-Friendly
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Walkable
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Nestled just east of Michigan State University, Okemos is where tree-lined streets and easy campus access make for a compelling place to call home. The heavily wooded landscape gives the community a natural, laid-back feel, while its location puts Lansing’s state capital amenities only minutes away. Sanford Natural Area offers quiet trails for hiking and exploration, and the area is well-suited for getting around on foot or by bike. East Lansing sits right next door, extending your options for dining, shopping, and catching a Spartans game at MSU’s storied Spartan Stadium. The Wharton Center for the Performing Arts brings world-class theater and concerts within easy reach year-round.
The rental market here offers a solid mix of options, from spacious townhomes to well-appointed apartment communities tucked into wooded settings. Michigan State University, founded in 1855 as one of the nation’s first land-grant institutions, gives Okemos a dynamic, educated energy that permeates local culture. Named after Ojibway Chief John Okemos, the community carries a rich history that stretches back nearly two centuries—giving this leafy suburb a sense of identity that goes well beyond its proximity to campus.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$90,586
Average: $114,740
Education
12,745
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
12,991
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Okemos has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
41%
Non-Renters
59%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
48%
Other Education
52%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Okemos, MI is $1,458 for a studio, $1,354 for one bedroom, $1,621 for two bedrooms, and $2,395 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Okemos has increased by 3.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,354/month
687 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,250/month
1,060 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Okemos, MI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Harris Nature Center
- Abrams Planetarium
- MSU Horticulture Gardens
- Michigan State University Museum
- Michigan State Univ. Observatory
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Capital Region International
Top Apartments in Okemos
Houses for Rent in Okemos
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.