salaryRent is lower than in 61% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.6 years of household income. It is a highly educated city: 57.1% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $57,600 a year. That is $28 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 110 of 179 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Haslett?
Share of households by yearly income. 28.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Haslett
| Size | Haslett | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,023 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,098 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,313 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,748 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,081 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Haslett 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 Haslett, so the Michigan figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Haslett
Life in Haslett
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Haslett?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $545 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $286,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $28,610 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Haslett, MI?
Renting in Haslett costs a median of about $1,440 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Michigan median is $1,314.
How much do I need to make to live in Haslett?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $57,600 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Haslett cheap or expensive?
Haslett is rated OK: rent takes 21.6% of the typical household income of $79,842. It ranks 110th cheapest of 179 Michigan cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Haslett?
The median homeowner in Haslett pays $5,493 a year in property taxes, about 1.92% of the median home value.
Is Haslett 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 Haslett?
The median home value in Haslett is $286,100, about 3.6 times the typical yearly household income.
18,559 people live in Haslett. Numbers are typical (middle) values.