Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
18%
Owosso
Owosso, MI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$804
Population
15,252
Renter Mix
37% Rent
Enjoy small-town living outside two larger cities
Suburban
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Affordable
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Historic
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Riverside
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Scenic
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Close-Knit
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Welcoming
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Situated between Flint and Lansing, Owosso is a small town filled with tree-lined streets and residential neighborhoods featuring a variety of architectural stylings. Owosso honors its heritage with the historic Curwood Castle Museum and the Steam Railroading Institute. The past meets the present in Owosso’s vibrant downtown area, which contains many options for shopping, dining, and entertainment in well-maintained historic buildings. Owosso is home to a close-knit community bonded by an array of events, such as the Curwood Festival, Owosso Bike Festival, Artwalk Owosso, and the Pits and Car Show. Owosso residents delight in the various exhibits, programs, and classes at the Shiawasse Arts Center as well. Getting around from Owosso is easy with access to Route 52, SATA bus service, the Owosso train station, and the Owosso Community Airport.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$44,452
Average: $57,758
Education
2,380
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,408
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Owosso has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
37%
Non-Renters
63%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
10%
Other Education
90%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Owosso, MI is $652 for a studio, $804 for one bedroom, and $996 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Owosso has increased by 2.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$804/month
733 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Owosso, MI is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
452 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
449 Students
Public
Grades K-5
423 Students
Shiawassee Resd - Student Learning Center - West
Public
Grades PK-12
177 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
643 Students
Shiawassee Resd - Student Learning Center - West
Public
Grades PK-12
177 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
843 Students
Shiawassee Resd - Student Learning Center - West
Public
Grades PK-12
177 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- DeVries Nature Conservancy
Military Bases
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- Bishop International
- 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.