In Otsego, Michigan, the median home price is $263,041, compared with the Michigan median of $270,833; median household income is $68,183; the population is 25,584; schools rate 5.6 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 135.9 per 100k; and the average commute is 20.2 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Otsego at a glance
Population
25,584
Median Household Income
$68,183
Typical Home Value
$263,041
School District Rating
5.6
Violent Crime Rate
135.9
Avg Commute Time
20.2
About Otsego
Otsego has a population of 25,584. The median home value is $263,041, 3% below the Michigan median. Median household income is $68,183 (6% below the Michigan median). The most populated towns are Bagley, Gaylord, and Otsego Lake.
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 Otsego
10 towns, by population.
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Otsego at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Otsego?
- Otsego has a population of 25,584 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Otsego?
- The median home value in Otsego is $263,041. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Otsego?
- Median household income in Otsego is $68,183 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Otsego in?
- Otsego is in Michigan.
- How many towns are in Otsego?
- Otsego contains 10 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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