salaryRent is higher than in 87% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (87.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $102,000 a year. That is $49 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 176 of 179 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Jenison?
Share of households by yearly income. 26.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Jenison
| Size | Jenison | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $3,355 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,243 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,398 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Jenison 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 Jenison, so the Michigan figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Jenison
Life in Jenison
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Jenison?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $596 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $281,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $28,160 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Jenison, MI?
Renting in Jenison costs a median of about $2,550 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Michigan median is $1,314.
How much do I need to make to live in Jenison?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $102,000 a year, or $49 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Jenison cheap or expensive?
Jenison is rated Expensive: rent takes 31.7% of the typical household income of $96,626. It ranks 176th cheapest of 179 Michigan cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Jenison?
The median homeowner in Jenison pays $2,509 a year in property taxes, about 0.89% of the median home value.
Is Jenison 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 Jenison?
The median home value in Jenison is $281,600, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.
17,582 people live in Jenison. Numbers are typical (middle) values.