In Mecosta, Michigan, the median home price is $225,748; median household income is $60,951; the population is 41,242; schools rate 5.3 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 587.4 per 100k; and the average commute is 23.7 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Mecosta at a glance
Population
41,242
Median Household Income
$60,951
Typical Home Value
$225,748
School District Rating
5.3
Violent Crime Rate
587.4
Avg Commute Time
23.7
About Mecosta
Mecosta has a population of 41,242. The median home value is $225,748, 17% below the Michigan median. Median household income is $60,951 (16% below the Michigan median). The most populated towns are Big Rapids, Morton, and Big Rapids.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Mecosta
17 towns, by population.
Mecosta at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Mecosta?
- Mecosta has a population of 41,242 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Mecosta?
- The median home value in Mecosta is $225,748. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Mecosta?
- Median household income in Mecosta is $60,951 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Mecosta in?
- Mecosta is in Michigan.
- How many towns are in Mecosta?
- Mecosta contains 17 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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