County brief·Updated June 2, 2026

Newaygo County, Michigan Eviction Risk: Moderate

4 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Fremont (5.3) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.

County Risk Score4.9/ 10 · Moderate

Cities tracked4municipalities

Census tracts11scored

Population9kLiving in 4 cities

Income spent on rent27.1%avg renter household

Average rent$864/ month

How Newaygo County ranks in Michigan

Lower number means more extreme, where #1 is the most

Eviction Risk Score

Moderate

#45 of 83 MI counties 4.9 / 10

#45 of 83 counties in Michigan for landlord eviction risk.

Cost of living

Moderate

#28 of 51 states (statewide) 96.2 index

Michigan ranks #28 of 51 states on overall cost of living (3.8% cheaper than the U.S. avg).

Housing services cost

Moderate

#29 of 51 states (statewide) 82.3 index

Michigan ranks #29 of 51 states on housing services (17.7% cheaper than the U.S. avg).

Income spent on rent

Moderate

#38 of 83 MI counties 30.6% of income

#38 of 83 counties in Michigan on % of income spent on rent.

Cities in Newaygo County

Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first

Map view

	City↕	Population↕	Risk↕	% income on rent↕	Average rent↕	Lean↕
001	Fremont Pop 4,568 · 19.5% income · $730 rent · Rep	4,568	4.7	19.5%	$730	Rep
002	Newaygo Pop 2,512 · 32.6% income · $1,040 rent · Rep	2,512	5.3	32.6%	$1,040	Rep
003	White Cloud Pop 1,280 · 45.5% income · $831 rent · Rep	1,280	5.3	45.5%	$831	Rep
004	Grant Pop 1,096 · 24.6% income · $1,063 rent · Rep	1,096	4.7	24.6%	$1,063	Rep

County heatmap

Geographic distribution

Local landlord context

One county, multiple regulatory regimes.

Newaygo County spans 4 cities serving approximately 9,456 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 4.9/10. The county voted Republican by 40.4 points in 2020.

Risk varies city-by-city. The table above shows exact scores, population, and average rent for every municipality. Click any city for the full sub-score breakdown, including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.

Reviewed by NextGen Properties Research Team · Last updated June 2, 2026

Peer counties in Michigan

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Where eviction risk concentrates in Newaygo County

Top cities + top neighborhoods · click any card for the full breakdown

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Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Newaygo County

Is Newaygo County landlord-friendly?

Newaygo County is in the middle tier at 4.9/10. Risk varies city-by-city within the county.

What is the average rent in Newaygo County?

Average gross rent in Newaygo County runs $864/month across 4 cities, per ACS 2023 5-year estimates.

Which city in Newaygo County has the highest eviction risk?

The highest score in Newaygo County is 5.3/10. Use the city grid above to identify the specific municipality.