Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
15%
Potterville, MI
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$747
Population
2,921
Renter Mix
31% Rent
A tranquil town on the cusp of Lansing
Suburban
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Rural
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Affordable
Located about 12 miles southwest of Lansing, Potterville is a peaceful small town brimming with apartments available for rent along tree-lined streets. Potterville provides the best of suburban and rural lifestyles, with access to shopping centers on Lansing Road as well as large swaths of open space and lush greenery.
Residents are drawn to Potterville for its small-town sense of community, tranquil atmosphere, and relatively close commuting distance to Michigan State University and Downtown Lansing. Getting around from Potterville is simple with direct access to Interstate 69.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$57,789
Average: $68,051
Education
451
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,554
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Potterville has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
31%
Non-Renters
69%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Potterville, MI is $749 for one bedroom, and $775 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Potterville has increased by 1.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$749/month
750 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Potterville, MI is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
219 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
334 Students
Public
Grades K-8
219 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
204 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Fox Park Public Observatory
- Woldumar Nature Center
- Fitzgerald Park
- Lincoln Brick Park
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.