Special Interest
Housing in Ingham County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Ingham County averages $1,084/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 34% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Ingham County FMR Area are $1,043 for a studio, $1,085 for 1‑bedroom, $1,359 for 2‑bedroom, $1,744 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,799 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $275 increase for a 2-bedroom in Ingham County shows a 25% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Ingham County was 4.5% in 2024, compared to Michigan at 4.7% and the national rate of 4.0%.
