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Gaylord, Michigan houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Gaylord, MI (Otsego County) — Census median home value $170,300, county listing prices up about 0.8% over the past year. Market data for Gaylord houses and the broader area.
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Gaylord, MI is in Otsego County, Michigan — this guide covers houses in Gaylord and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 4,307, with a median household income of $44,052. Census data puts the median value of houses in Gaylord at $170,300.
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Market overview
Gaylord housing market
Gaylord is in Otsego County, Michigan. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Gaylord and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$170,300
Population (Census ACS)
4,307
Median household income
$44,052
County price trend (2025)
0.85% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Gaylord market snapshot
Population
4,307
County
Otsego County
Median Household Income
$44,052
Median Home Value (city)
$170,300
Median Gross Rent
$844/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+0.8%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Gaylord's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $170,300.
County Price Trend
Otsego County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.85% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Gaylord has an estimated population of 4,307 and a median household income of $44,052, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Gaylord's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.9x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 23% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: Otsego County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Gaylord.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Lakes of the North (~11.7 mi), Alba (~14.4 mi), Boyne Falls (~15.3 mi), Wolverine (~18.0 mi), Mancelona (~20.3 mi), Lewiston (~20.9 mi), Boyne City (~21.0 mi), Walloon Lake (~21.6 mi), Advance (~23.8 mi), East Jordan (~23.8 mi), Canada Creek Ranch (~25.3 mi), Bellaire (~25.7 mi), Atlanta (~25.7 mi), Horton Bay (~26.4 mi), Indian River (~28.5 mi), Central Lake (~28.5 mi).
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Census & home facts
Gaylord data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
4,307
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$170,300
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$44,052
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$844
County FHFA annual change (2025)
0.85%
Census place type
city
County
Otsego County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
5.21 sq mi
Census GEOID
2631720
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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What are houses worth in Gaylord, MI?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Gaylord at $170,300.
How much do houses cost in Gaylord, MI?
For owner-occupied houses in Gaylord, Census ACS data shows a median value of $170,300. Active listing prices in Otsego County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Gaylord, MI?
Gaylord houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Otsego County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Gaylord, MI?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Gaylord's population at approximately 4,307.
What's the median rent in Gaylord, MI?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Gaylord at approximately $844 per month.
What is the median household income in Gaylord, MI?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Gaylord at approximately $44,052.
Is the Gaylord housing market growing?
Otsego County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.85% annual change in 2025.
Is Gaylord, MI affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Gaylord's median home value at about 3.9 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 23% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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