Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
18%
Otsego
Otsego, MI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$735
Population
3,953
Renter Mix
23% Rent
Small-town comfort on the banks of the Kalamazoo River
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Commuter
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Schools
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Small Town
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River
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Skiing
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Outdoors
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Golf
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Fifteen miles north of Kalamazoo, the charming riverside community of Otsego embodies the timeless character of Midwestern small-town life. The compact Downtown district at the corner of Allegan and Farmer hosts a quaint collective of businesses, from the local hardware store and grocer to popular eateries and specialty shops. A larger shopping center on the east side of town is home to the local multiplex movie theater.
Rentals in Otsego tend to be quite affordable, with apartments and townhomes to fit any budget. Golf and snow skiing facilities can be found just minutes to the west, and both Grand Rapids and Lansing are easily within day trip distance.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$70,258
Average: $84,767
Education
390
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,903
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Otsego has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
23%
Non-Renters
77%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
6%
Other Education
94%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Otsego, MI is $735 for one bedroom, $811 for two bedrooms, and $854 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Otsego has increased by 1.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$735/month
567 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Otsego, MI is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Washington Street Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
430 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
358 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
558 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
663 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Bittersweet Ski Resort
- Timber Ridge Ski Area
- Kalamazoo Nature Center
Airports
- Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International
- Gerald R Ford 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.