salaryRent is lower than in 68% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 19.9 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $52,560 a year. That is $25 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Michigan cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Michigan. It is number 90 of 179 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Fair Plain?
Share of households by yearly income. 14.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Fair Plain
| Size | Fair Plain | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $979 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,138 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,448 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,369 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Fair Plain overall?
Everyday prices in Michigan overall are 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.2, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Fair Plain, so the Michigan figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Fair Plain
Life in Fair Plain
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Fair Plain?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $139 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $169,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $16,940 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Fair Plain, MI?
Renting in Fair Plain costs a median of about $1,314 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Michigan median is $1,314.
How much do I need to make to live in Fair Plain?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $52,560 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Fair Plain cheap or expensive?
Fair Plain is rated OK: rent takes 27.7% of the typical household income of $56,963. It ranks 90th cheapest of 179 Michigan cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Fair Plain?
The median homeowner in Fair Plain pays $1,872 a year in property taxes, about 1.11% of the median home value.
Is Fair Plain more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Michigan are 4% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Fair Plain?
The median home value in Fair Plain is $169,400, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.
7,330 people live in Fair Plain. Numbers are typical (middle) values.