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Market MapMichiganGratiot

Gratiot County

MichiganPopulation: 41,534
74
/100
Buy
#0 of 0 counties
#8 in Michigan (83 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs Research·Independent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated May 18, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$182,727
Median Home Price
0% below national median
$1,096/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
0.60%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Estimated from price data
+$0
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
74/100
74
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
81/100

Based on 9.8% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
91/100

Based on price relative to estimated local incomes.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

  • +Strong price appreciation (+9.8% YoY)
  • +Affordable relative to local incomes

Challenges

  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
  • -Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population
41,534
Median Income
—
Data pending
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
—
Data pending

Who this market fits

Best for
  • +Appreciation buyers: YoY growth is meaningfully above the long-run average
Skip if
  • −You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
IronMI
75$138,682Est. pending—Strong BuyView
BayMI
75$175,060$1,1437.84%Strong BuyView
CurrentGratiotMI
74$182,727Est. pending—Buy
SaginawMI
74$164,018$1,0597.74%BuyView
KeweenawMI
73$196,365Est. pending—BuyView
MidlandMI
72$230,644$1,5117.86%BuyView

The Bottom Line

BuyGratiot offers solid investment potential with positive cash flow at typical financing.

Gratiot County in Michigan scores 74/100, ranking #0 of 0 US counties (top 50%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow. The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.

Monthly Cash Flow
+$0/mo
Cap Rate
0.0%
Cash-on-Cash
0.0%

Related markets

Markets like Gratiot with stronger cash flow

  • Midland County for cash-flow rentals
  • Bay County for cash-flow rentals
  • Saginaw County for cash-flow rentals

Cheaper alternatives to Gratiot

  • Iron County, lower entry price
  • Saginaw County, lower entry price
  • Bay County, lower entry price

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Gratiot vs Saginaw for rentals
  • Gratiot vs Keweenaw for rentals
  • Gratiot vs Iron for rentals
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