The Most Affordable Neighborhoods in Battle Creek, MI by Home Value

These days, finding an affordable place to live in the Battle Creek area can be challenging. Home prices in Battle Creek are now at a median cost of $161,928, lower than the Michigan average of $250,415.

The average cost of rent is $1,008/mo in Battle Creek, primarily driven by the current value of real estate in the Battle Creek area. In Battle Creek, 30.50% of households rent, and 38.19% of homeowners own their homes outright.

Housing affordability isn’t just about home prices, though. The average household income in Battle Creek is $5,623 per month. Households that rent pay about 17.92% of their income on rent here. Battle Creek’s most expensive areas are in the southwestern regions, while the cheapest areas are in the central parts of the city.

Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-year estimates.

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