Download Your Community's Data

Housing data is most useful when it’s in the right hands. Whether you’re a local planner updating a master plan, an employer trying to understand why recruiting is harder than it used to be, a developer looking for where need is greatest, or a resident who simply wants to understand what’s happening in your community, we’ve worked to be sure that everyone in our region can see themselves in the data.

Each county profile brings together findings from the 2025 Housing Needs Assessment conducted by Bowen National Research. The data is organized so you can start with a quick summary or go as deep as you’d like.

Here’s What’s Available For Each County

Full Housing Needs Assessment Report

The complete county-level analysis. Includes current housing inventory, projected demand through 2029, rental and for-sale gaps by income tier, cost burden rates, housing age and condition, and recommendations for action. This is the document to bring to a planning commission, a board meeting, or a conversation with a developer.

One-Page
County Profile

A shareable, print-ready summary of the most important numbers. Designed for community meetings, employer presentations, or anyone who needs the key facts fast without the full report.

Rental Gap
Data

A focused look at the rental housing shortage in your county, broken down by income tier. Shows how many units are needed, at what price points, and which households are most affected.

For-Sale
Gap Data

The homeownership side of the picture. Details the gap between what’s available and what workforce households can actually afford to buy, including the price ranges where need is concentrated.

Income Tier Breakdown

A detailed look at housing need across income levels, from households earning below 30% of Area Median Income through workforce households earning up to 120% AMI. Useful for targeting programs, financing tools, and policy decisions.

Employer & Workforce Housing Data

What the housing shortage means for businesses trying to hire and keep workers in our Region. Includes data on commute patterns, worker income ranges, and the mismatch between what workers earn and what housing costs in the region.

Interactive Dashboard

Explore regional and county-level data visually. Filter by county, housing type, income level, and more. A good starting point for anyone who learns better through exploration than through reading.

MSHDA Housing
Data Portal

Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s statewide data resource, where Region G data connects to the broader picture of Michigan’s housing needs and investment priorities.

Not Sure
Where To Start?

The one-page county profile is a good first step for most people. If you’re working on something specific, a zoning update, a development proposal, an employer presentation, [reach out to us] and we’ll help you find the right data for the conversation you’re trying to have.

All county data sourced from Bowen National Research, Housing Needs Assessment: Region G (2025). Dashboard and portal resources maintained in partnership with MSHDA.