Skip to Main Content
© Mapbox / © OpenStreetMap
Town

Otsego

#17 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Kalamazoo Area
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Michigan
  • 6 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      A-
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      C+
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      B-
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C-
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B-
    Otsego is a town in Michigan with a population of 3,976. Otsego is in Allegan County. Living in Otsego offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families and retirees live in Otsego and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Otsego are highly rated.
    About Otsego...
    Population
    3,976
    View Nearby Homes

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $119,500
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $665
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      34%
    • Own
      66%
    Sponsored Mortgage Options for Otsego
    Get Rates
    • $0 Lender Fee on Home Loans Limited Time Only
    • Biggest Home Loan Sale Ever. Low interest rates. Get a quote today!
    Niche may be compensated by the third party lenders and others who place ads on the website. Niche is not a lender and does not endorse the products of these advertisers. Fees that Niche receives for ads do not affect the terms you may be offered by the lender you choose. There are many additional borrowing options available.
    Explore Otsego Real Estate

    Homes for Sale

    realtor.com®
    View More Homes in Otsego

    Otsego Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
    See All Otsego Rankings

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      0
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      249.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      599
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      74.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      8%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      9%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      32%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      36%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      15%
      13%
    More About Otsego Residents

    Working in Otsego

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $45,000
    National
    $55,322
    Search for Jobs in Otsego
    More about Jobs in Otsego
    • Public Schools
    • Private Schools

    Top Public Schools Serving Otsego

    See All 6 Public Schools in Otsego 

    Top Private Schools in Otsego

    Places like Otsego
    More

    Otsego Reviews

    6 reviews
    All Categories
    Otsego is a very small town. You definitely get the small town feeling while you are there. There aren't many shops or bars downtown Otsego, but all the shops that are there, are all owned by local people who have lived in the area their whole lives. Living in Otsego is very affordable as well, and it is located perfectly between Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo so you are never far from a big city if you want more of an upbeat experience.
    Start Your Review of Otsego
    Rate It!
    Small town, friendly place to live. Great safe place to raise a family, small school system but the educators are excellent. Plenty of small community events, and just down the road from several common shopping areas. Not much recreational activity, but an easy 20 minute drive from someplace that does.
    Otsego is tight knit community where everyone knows almost everyone. Everyone is always willing to help one another out. There are downtown businesses that are always so friendly.
    Read More Reviews