Big Rapids
Charter Township in Mecosta County, Michigan. Everything the public record says about this community, plus what the market is doing here.
The Market in Big Rapids
Big Rapids closed 13 homes in September at an average of $242,706, averaging 43 days on market, with 64 listings active right now. A single month in one community is a small sample, so read it next to the county.
13
Homes closed in September.
64
Listings on the market now.
$242,706
Average sold price in September.
43 days
Average days on market.
New Construction
What Is Being Built Here
Residential building permits pulled in Big Rapids, 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 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 11 | $2,701,466 |
| 2024 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 12 | $3,673,937 |
| 2023 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 15 | $2,993,407 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | $102,460 |
The Public Record
Big Rapids 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 | 3,984 |
| Households | 1,680 |
| Median household income | $57,045 |
| Per capita income | $30,670 |
| Median home value | $232,100 |
| Median gross rent | $1,085 |
| Median monthly owner cost, with a mortgage | $1,414 |
| Total housing units | 1,828 |
| Owner occupied | 64.8% |
| Vacancy rate | 8.1% |
| Median year structure built | 1988 |
| Mean commute to work | 16.6 minutes |
Where It Sits
Big Rapids in Mecosta County
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