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.
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Why people love it here
Lake life
- Clear Lake within walking distance
$58K median household income
- $269K median · 420 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Mecosta County
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,826/mo
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420 homes sold in Mecosta County this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Income
$58K
Household
Median Sale Price
$269K
420 sales in last 12mo
Expected Rent
$1,100/mo
$1,000 – $1,175 · estimated range
In 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 6.67% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $43k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,620 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Mecosta County household earns $57,774 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $369,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,620/mo | $43,187 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,893/mo | $50,491 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,986/mo | $52,948 |
Estimates use a 6.67% 30-year fixed rate (current Freddie Mac average), an aggressive ~45% housing-to-income ratio (roughly what FHA underwriting can allow for a buyer with no other monthly debts — your number depends on your debts and credit), this area's median sale price and median property taxes, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Land for sale
Listings
172 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$16K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$39K
Per listing
Multifamily for sale
Listings
4 buildings
Active / pending
Median Price
$259K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$171K
Median
Who actually lends in Mecosta County, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
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Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Median Income
$58K
Home Value (Census)
$170K
Expected Rent
$1,100/mo
$1,000 – $1,175 · estimated range
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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 205 homes for sale in Mecosta County right now, and 420 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
