Special Interest
Housing in Gladwin County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Gladwin County averages $690/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 28% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Gladwin County FMR Area are $689 for a studio, $742 for 1‑bedroom, $973 for 2‑bedroom, $1,353 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,606 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $283 increase for a 2-bedroom in Gladwin County shows a 41% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Gladwin County was 6.5% in 2024, compared to Michigan at 4.7% and the national rate of 4.0%.
