Market insights · Michigan
Genesee County, MI: growth, migration and housing
Genesee County has 401,093 residents, down 1.1% since 2020 (-0.1% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 7,963 households moved in and 7,927 moved out (+36 net), while a net $16.9M of income left. Median household income is $62,281, the median home $182,400 and median rent $989 a month.
In Michigan: 74th of 83 counties for 5-year population growth · 51st of 83 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 49th of 83 counties for median household income · 38th of 83 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Genesee County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland County, MI | 1,536 | $101.7M |
| Livingston County, MI | 553 | $35.8M |
| Lapeer County, MI | 493 | $23.0M |
| Saginaw County, MI | 414 | $17.5M |
| Wayne County, MI | 375 | $17.9M |
| Macomb County, MI | 349 | $23.2M |
| Shiawassee County, MI | 330 | $14.0M |
| Tuscola County, MI | 180 | $8.3M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Genesee County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland County, MI | 1,344 | $80.0M |
| Lapeer County, MI | 422 | $24.1M |
| Livingston County, MI | 419 | $29.7M |
| Saginaw County, MI | 405 | $18.5M |
| Wayne County, MI | 345 | $15.6M |
| Shiawassee County, MI | 328 | $16.0M |
| Macomb County, MI | 250 | $12.7M |
| Tuscola County, MI | 217 | $9.2M |
BizyFi in Genesee County
Fewer than 3 companies in the BizyFi directory are based here. Search them on the company map (company names with a free account), or browse Michigan companies.
← All Michigan counties · National rankings
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.