Mecosta County
Surrounded by nature
Median $269K
The woods here run deep—not the manicured kind, but thick stands of oak and pine that back up against properties where you can actually breathe. Out here, land comes in chunks: twenty, thirty, sometimes forty acres, with ponds and clearings carved into the trees, close enough to M-20 for a quick run into town but far enough that the highway feels like someone else's commute. A handful of golf courses thread through the landscape, and the water—Clear Lake, Chippewa Lake, and others—sits within reach for fishing and kayaking without turning into a tourist gauntlet.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Clear Lake within walking distance
$58K median household income
- $269K median · 414 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Mecosta County
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,826/mo
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414 homes sold in Mecosta County this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthIn 2024, the most common reported offenses in Mecosta County were larceny / theft (598 per 100,000 residents) and aggravated assault (259 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
For perspective, homicide — the most serious crime — was reported at about 0.003% of the population, roughly 1 in 33,000 residents.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 598 |
| Aggravated assault | 259 |
| Burglary | 116 |
| Rape | 33 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 33 |
| Arson | 9 |
| Homicide | 3 |
| Robbery | 3 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Mecosta County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Comparison cities are the nearest in population, ordered by size — not ranked by crime. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Mecosta County home (around $269,000) at today's 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
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Frequently asked about Mecosta County
- What do homes cost in Mecosta County?
- The median home value in Mecosta County is about $269,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Mecosta County housing market?
- there are 194 homes for sale in Mecosta County right now, and 414 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
