Otsego
Township in Allegan County, Michigan. Everything the public record says about this community, plus what the market is doing here.
The Market in Otsego
Otsego closed 16 homes in October at an average of $273,317, averaging 29 days on market, with 23 listings active right now. A single month in one community is a small sample, so read it next to the county.
16
Homes closed in October.
23
Listings on the market now.
$273,317
Average sold price in October.
29 days
Average days on market.
New Construction
What Is Being Built Here
Residential building permits pulled in Otsego, by year and by structure size. Units in the five-plus column are apartments and condominiums rather than houses.
| Year | Single Family | 2 to 4 Units | 5+ Units | Total Units | Construction Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 19 | $5,258,311 |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | $2,574,000 |
| 2023 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 11 | $2,699,000 |
| 2022 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 23 | $4,064,425 |
The Public Record
Otsego by the Numbers
From the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey five-year estimates. Median home value here is what owners report across all housing in the community, which is a different measure from what changed hands last month.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 5,946 |
| Households | 2,401 |
| Median household income | $71,494 |
| Per capita income | $36,807 |
| Median home value | $240,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,094 |
| Median monthly owner cost, with a mortgage | $1,391 |
| Total housing units | 2,732 |
| Owner occupied | 78.5% |
| Vacancy rate | 12.1% |
| Median year structure built | 1978 |
| Mean commute to work | 19.7 minutes |
Where It Sits
Otsego in Allegan County
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