Real Estate Investing in Genesee County, Michigan

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21 ZIP codes • Population: 379,670

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (70/100)

Solid choice β€” values are growing steadily and the market is stable enough to buy with confidence.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
GOOD
3.4 / 5 (62/100)

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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  • Elevated vacancy: 9.9% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.4/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.0% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $194,035
Avg Monthly Rent $1,077
ZIP Codes 21

Investing in Genesee County Real Estate

Genesee County (MI) covers 21 ZIPs and 14 municipalities. unambiguously the fundamentals here skew distressed, and both rent and price trends have been sluggish across most of the geography.

Genesee is the kind of county where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. unambiguously out-of-state capital should be especially careful with carry-in assumptions.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Genesee β€” soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts β€” are among the reasons the β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜† rating sits where it does.

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Avg Home Value
$194,035
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,077
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (MI)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Flint, MI metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
44%
Days Pending
0/2
38 days

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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Genesee County

7 Colleges 14,417 Students 2,426 Off-Campus Renters
C+
University of Michigan-Flint
4-Year Public Β· 6,130 students
πŸ“ ~177 students rent off-campus
C+
Kettering University
4-Year Private Β· 1,605 students
C
Mott Community College
2-Year Public Β· 6,482 students
πŸ“ ~2,249 students rent off-campus
C
Ross Medical Education Center-Davison
Vocational For-Profit Β· 39 students
D
Sharp's Academy of Hairstyling
Vocational For-Profit Β· 26 students
D
Ross Medical Education Center-Flint
Vocational For-Profit Β· 87 students
D
Creative Hair School of Cosmetology
Vocational For-Profit Β· 48 students

Investor Insight: With 2,426 students living off-campus, Genesee County has substantial rental demand from the college population β€” typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

Cities in Genesee County

ZIP Codes in Genesee County, MI

48439 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Grand Blanc
Population 52,071
Avg Home $300,364
Avg Rent $1,072/mo
48423 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Davison
Population 33,508
Avg Home $265,242
Avg Rent $958/mo
48507 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Flint
Population 28,648
Avg Home $111,488
Avg Rent $1,076/mo
48433 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Flushing
Population 25,756
Avg Home $246,383
Avg Rent $990/mo
48506 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Flint
Population 24,538
Avg Home $89,178
Avg Rent $1,024/mo
48504 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Flint
Population 23,873
Avg Home $48,377
Avg Rent $1,012/mo
48503 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Flint
Population 22,809
Avg Home $70,494
Avg Rent $948/mo
48473 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Swartz Creek
Population 22,793
Avg Home $257,122
Avg Rent $1,229/mo
48420 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Vienna
Population 21,213
Avg Home $226,393
Avg Rent $873/mo
48532 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Flint
Population 19,750
Avg Home $171,884
Avg Rent $1,052/mo
48458 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Mount Morris
Population 19,411
Avg Home $120,845
Avg Rent $960/mo
48505 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Flint
Population 18,108
Avg Home $30,621
Avg Rent $913/mo
48451 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Linden
Population 15,993
Avg Home $355,260
Avg Rent $2,600/mo
48509 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Burton
Population 9,532
Avg Home $187,736
Avg Rent $1,035/mo
48529 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Burton
Population 8,959
Avg Home $94,147
Avg Rent $910/mo
48457 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Montrose
Population 8,694
Avg Home $215,695
Avg Rent $891/mo
48519 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Burton
Population 7,523
Avg Home $193,370
Avg Rent $954/mo
48438 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Goodrich
Population 7,305
Avg Home $380,866
Avg Rent $1,296/mo
48463 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Otisville
Population 4,536
Avg Home $250,799
Avg Rent $954/mo
48436 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Gaines
Population 4,251
Avg Home $300,899
Avg Rent $990/mo
48437 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Genesee
Population 399
Avg Home $157,570
Avg Rent $873/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions About Genesee County

How strong is, MI for real estate investors?

Our data puts, MI at 3.4/5 for investability. Home prices of $194K and rents around $1,077/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

How quickly do rentals get leased in, MI?

Vacancy in, MI is elevated, which keeps landlord downtime on reasonable timelines. Most properties lease within the standard window at $1,077/mo.

Is the tenant base reliable in, MI?

, MI offers a steady renter base at the $1,077/mo rent level. Tenant turnover is reasonable for well-managed properties.

How strict are landlord regulations in, MI?

For rental operators, MI rates as tenant-protective. The regulatory environment standard buy-and-hold operations.

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