3rd most affordable of 199 in Metro Detroit
Cost of Living in Ortonville, MI
A typical home in Ortonville costs about $1,211 a month, 14.7% of the median household income of $98,839. That makes Ortonville the 3rd most affordable of 56 places in Oakland County and 3rd of 199 across Metro Detroit.
- Median rent a month
- $956
- Median home value
- $244,400
- Owner cost with a mortgage
- $1,465
- Of income on housing
- 14.7%
Ortonville against Oakland County and the metro
| Census median | Ortonville | Oakland County | Metro Detroit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent (monthly) | $956 | $1,376 | $1,207 |
| Median home value | $244,400 | $343,600 | $249,700 |
| Owner cost with a mortgage (monthly) | $1,465 | $1,998 | $1,720 |
| Median household income (yearly) | $98,839 | $97,760 | $76,664 |
| Share of income on housing | 14.7% | 20.7% | 22.9% |
Ranked 3rd most affordable of 56 in Oakland County. See all 56.
Cost of living near Ortonville
The towns around Ortonville, each with its own page.
- Brandon Township Rent $1,048 · Home $331,000 82nd most affordable in the metro
- Groveland Township Rent $1,584 · Home $342,500 91st most affordable in the metro
- Hadley Township Rent $1,382 · Home $356,100 44th most affordable in the metro
- Independence Township Rent $1,453 · Home $381,700 59th most affordable in the metro
- Springfield Township Rent $1,206 · Home $384,800 48th most affordable in the metro
- Oxford Rent $962 · Home $347,800 127th most affordable in the metro
- Holly Township Rent $997 · Home $240,800 105th most affordable in the metro
- Holly Rent $992 · Home $192,300 154th most affordable in the metro
Living in Ortonville
Ortonville cost of living questions
5 questions
Is Ortonville, MI expensive to live in?
A typical home in Ortonville takes 14.7% of the median household income, against 22.9% across Metro Detroit, which ranks it 3rd most affordable of 199 places.
What is the average rent in Ortonville?
The median gross rent is $956 a month, rent plus the utilities the renter pays, 21% below the metro.
How much does a house cost in Ortonville?
Owners put the median home value at $244,400, 2% below the metro. With a mortgage, the median owner pays $1,465 a month for the mortgage, taxes, insurance and utilities.
What income do you need to live in Ortonville?
Spending no more than 30% of income on housing, the usual rule, a typical Ortonville home at $1,211 a month calls for about $48,000 a year. The median household here earns $98,839.
Where do these numbers come from?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for Ortonville. They are medians, half above and half below, and today's listings and rents can differ.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.