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Otsego County, MI: growth, migration and housing
Otsego County has 26,080 residents, up 3.8% since 2020 (-0.1% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 852 households moved in and 728 moved out (+124 net), bringing in a net $16.6M of income. Median household income is $68,183, the median home $219,700 and median rent $1,008 a month.
In Michigan: 12th of 83 counties for 5-year population growth · 11th of 83 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 26th of 83 counties for median household income · 21st of 83 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Otsego County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Antrim County, MI | 55 | $3.2M |
| Cheboygan County, MI | 47 | $1.6M |
| Emmet County, MI | 44 | $2.3M |
| Charlevoix County, MI | 43 | $3.3M |
| Oakland County, MI | 41 | $3.8M |
| Crawford County, MI | 34 | $1.3M |
| Wayne County, MI | 27 | $1.8M |
| Macomb County, MI | 26 | $1.7M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Otsego County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Antrim County, MI | 40 | $2.1M |
| Charlevoix County, MI | 40 | $1.8M |
| Cheboygan County, MI | 37 | $2.5M |
| Crawford County, MI | 36 | $1.4M |
| Oakland County, MI | 32 | $1.5M |
| Montmorency County, MI | 30 | $1.1M |
| Grand Traverse County, MI | 28 | $1.5M |
| Kent County, MI | 28 | $1.2M |
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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.