Real Estate Investing in Scottville, Michigan

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 4,905 • Mason County

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Should you buy in Scottville, MI? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (60/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 13.9% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.2% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.95% as of Sep 17 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $226,077
Avg Monthly Rent $873
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Scottville Real Estate

Across Scottville's 1 ZIPs, the picture is muted: $226K median values, $873/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

Across Scottville's 1 ZIPs, fundamentals run thin: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

clearly Scottville's sale market has not rewarded patience. a harder case for listings sit longer, price cuts are common, and rent growth has been flat to negative in multiple ZIPs.

Scottville's population trends and income levels suggest a market where affordability is strained, which constrains how aggressively rents can rise without hurting collections.

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Best ZIP codes in Ludington, MI

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Avg Home Value
$226,077
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (MI)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Ludington, MI metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
57%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Ludington, MI metro
0
Days to pending
9.7%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

🎓 Colleges & Universities in Scottville

1 College 1,028 Students 322 Off-Campus Renters
C
West Shore Community College
2-Year Public · 1,028 students
📍 ~322 students rent off-campus

ZIP Codes in Scottville, MI

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Frequently Asked Questions About Scottville, MI

Are rents high in Scottville, MI?

Scottville, MI rentals go for roughly $873/mo a month. That puts gross yield in solid territory relative to $226K acquisition costs.

How deep is the rental pool in Scottville, MI?

Expect a solid tenant pool in Scottville, MI. The rental market absorbs $873/mo rents without meaningful friction.

Should investors worry about vacancy in Scottville, MI?

Scottville, MI sees elevated vacancy, which is reasonable relative to the broader MI rental market.

What is the best play in Scottville, MI?

For Scottville, MI, careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management is the standard investor playbook. The market structure makes it a reasonable default approach.

What is the investability score for Scottville, MI?

Scottville, MI posts an investability rating of 3.0/5, with median home values near $226K and average rents around $873/mo. That combination puts it in the significant tier for investor interest.

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