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Housing in Calhoun County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Calhoun County averages $968/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Michigan median of $1,129 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 31% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Calhoun County FMR Area are $896 for a studio, $1,050 for 1‑bedroom, $1,265 for 2‑bedroom, $1,517 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,683 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $297 increase for a 2-bedroom in Calhoun County shows a 31% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Calhoun County was 5.2% in 2024, compared to Michigan at 4.7% and the national rate of 4.0%.
