Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
29%
Over 65
15%
Sturgis
Sturgis, MI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$814
Population
10,802
Renter Mix
40% Rent
Small-town charm abounds in southern Michigan
Suburban
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Historic
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Affordable
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Scenic
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Active
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Situated just north of the Michigan-Indiana state line, Sturgis offers residents a small-town atmosphere brimming with suburban conveniences and ample opportunities for outdoor recreation. Downtown Sturgis sits in the heart of the community along Chicago Road, where residents and visitors alike enjoy access to specialty shops and local eateries in historic storefronts, as well as the landmark Strand Theatre, in a walkable locale.
Sturgis also contains an array of suburban shopping centers touting a host of everyday conveniences on Centerville Road. The city’s natural beauty is one of its defining features, providing the community with many opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Trojan Timbers Park and Franks Park are popular recreational destinations, along with numerous nearby lakes and rivers.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$51,538
Average: $61,005
Education
1,126
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,123
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Sturgis has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
40%
Non-Renters
60%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
8%
Other Education
92%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Sturgis, MI is $163 for a studio, $814 for one bedroom, $1,214 for two bedrooms, and $1,341 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sturgis has increased by 2.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$814/month
717 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Sturgis, MI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-8
189 Students
Public
Grades K-5
614 Students
Public
Grades K-5
306 Students
Public
Grades K-5
166 Students
Public
Grades K-5
148 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
189 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
602 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
887 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Pine Knob Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- 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.