Eviction Risk Score
High
#17
of 83 MI counties
5.4 / 10
#17 of 83 counties in Michigan for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Otsego County, Michigan Eviction Risk: Moderate
2 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Gaylord (5.4) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score5.4/ 10 · Moderate
Cities tracked2municipalities
Census tracts6scored
Population5kLiving in 2 cities
Income spent on rent32.0%avg renter household
Average rent$972/ month
How Otsego County ranks in Michigan
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
High
#14
of 83 MI counties
32.6% of income
#14 of 83 counties in Michigan on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Otsego County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Gaylord | 4,357 | 5.4 | 31.9% | $977 | Rep |
| 002 | Vanderbilt | 341 | 5.2 | 33.3% | $920 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Otsego County spans 2 cities serving approximately 4,698 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 5.4/10. The county voted Republican by 34.1 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.
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Where eviction risk concentrates in Otsego County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Otsego County
Q1
How many renters live in Otsego County?
Renter share is 66.4%, so approximately 3,120 of Otsego County's 4,698 residents are renters.
Q2
What is the lowest-risk city in Otsego County?
The lowest score in Otsego County is 5.2/10. See the city grid above for the specific municipality.
Q3
What is the highest-risk city in Otsego County?
The highest score in Otsego County is 5.4/10. See the city grid above for the specific municipality.