Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
23%
Tecumseh
Tecumseh, MI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$944
Population
8,579
Renter Mix
24% Rent
Experience the timeless small-town lifestyle just minutes from Detroit
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Occupying a rural corner of southeastern Michigan, Tecumseh is a small city about 25 miles south of Ann Arbor and 40 miles northwest of Toledo, OH. The city boasts a beautiful Downtown district, with tree-shaded sidewalks and colorful vintage storefronts hosting an eclectic mix of specialty shops, cafes, and other locally-owned small businesses.
Tecumseh fosters a thriving art community, with public sculptures on display all over town, art events throughout the year, and the Tecumseh Center for the Arts hosting a variety of theatre productions. With the local rental market offering affordable apartments and houses all across the community, the distinctive lifestyle of this tranquil community is within reach for any budget.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$67,927
Average: $91,150
Education
2,070
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,422
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Tecumseh has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
24%
Non-Renters
76%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
19%
Other Education
81%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Tecumseh, MI is $588 for a studio, $948 for one bedroom, $1,140 for two bedrooms, and $980 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Tecumseh has increased by 7.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$948/month
618 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Tecumseh, MI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Tecumseh North Early Learning Center
Public
Grades PK-5
340 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
48 Students
Public
Grades 4-8
886 Students
Herrick Park Elementary School
Public
Grades K-4
240 Students
Public
Grades K-4
209 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
48 Students
Public
Grades 4-8
886 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
71 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
752 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
48 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
71 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Southern Michigan Railroad
- Hidden Lake Gardens
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Eugene F Kranz Toledo Express
- Detroit Metro Wayne County
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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.