Manistee County, MI Eviction Risk
11 cities · 9,499 residents · Avg 4.7/10 (Moderate) · Updated4.7Avg score
5.9Highest city
4.0Lowest city
35.1%Rent burden
$961Median rent
R+15.12020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Manistee County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaleva, MI | 542 | $1,594 | 27.7% | 5.9 |
| 2 | Fountain, MI | 204 | $1,042 | 32.5% | 5.8 |
| 3 | Manistee, MI | 6,275 | $768 | 34.2% | 5.6 |
| 4 | Free Soil, MI | 112 | $917 | 31.3% | 4.8 |
| 5 | Oak Hill, MI | 519 | — | 51.0% | 4.5 |
| 6 | Parkdale, MI | 573 | — | — | 4.3 |
| 7 | Brethren, MI | 318 | — | — | 4.3 |
| 8 | Filer City, MI | 178 | — | — | 4.3 |
| 9 | Eastlake, MI | 318 | — | — | 4.2 |
| 10 | Onekama, MI | 305 | $488 | 33.8% | 4.1 |
| 11 | Stronach, MI | 155 | — | — | 4.0 |
About Manistee County
Manistee County spans 11 cities serving approximately 9,499 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 4.7/10. The county voted Republican by 15.1 points in 2020.
Risk varies city-by-city within the county. Use the grid above to see exact scores, median gross rent, and rent burden for every municipality. Click any city for full sub-score breakdown including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.
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