Commercial Real Estate Market in Potterville, MI
Updated monthly: sale, lease, property records, location trend, and more… · Last update: August 31
2 active listings and 271 off-market properties in Potterville, MI.
Market Trends
Potterville, MI spans 13.5 square miles in Eaton County, Michigan. Figures below refresh monthly; last updated 31 August 2026.
Office
Office vacancy in Potterville, MI runs 21.3% across the Midwest region in 2025, up from 13.7% in 2019.
Vacancy Rate % in Midwest region
Retail
Retail vacancy in Potterville, MI runs 6.3% across the Midwest region in 2025, down from 8% in 2020.
Vacancy Rate % in Midwest region
Industrial
Industrial vacancy in Potterville, MI runs 4.9% across the Midwest region in 2025, up from 4.4% in 2019. Nearly 1.6x the 2022 low of 3.1%.
Vacancy Rate % in Midwest region
Multifamily
Multifamily vacancy in Potterville, MI runs 8% across the Midwest region in 2025, up from 6.5% in 2022.
Vacancy Rate % in Midwest region
Zoning & Land Use
Land Use Mix share of zoned land by category
- Residential 73.8%
- Industrial 15.9%
- Commercial 10.3%
Largest Zones share of zoned land by district
Low Density Residential
Medium Density Residential
Light Industrial
Mobile Home Park
Rural Residential
Potterville, MI zones 1,135 acres across 9 districts. Commercial zoning covers 10.3% of zoned land, residential 73.8% and industrial 15.9%. The largest single district is Low Density Residential at 28.8%. For commercial buyers the practical constraint is that only 26.2% of land carries a commercial or industrial designation.
Low Density Residential (R-1)
R-1 Low-Density Residential 10500 90' 2.5 35' 35' 15' 40' R-2 Medium-Density Residential Single-Family Dwelling 8500 80' 2.5 35' 25' 10' 40' Two (2) Family Dwelling 10500 90' 2.5 35' 25' 10' 30' R-3 High-Density Residential Single-Family Dwelling 8500 80' 2.5 35' 25' 10' 30' Two (2) Family Dwelling 10500 90' 2.5 35' 25' 10' 30' Multiple-Family Dwelling (5) (…
Market overview
Demographics & Economy
Potterville, MI has 4,419 residents in 1,817 households. Density runs 328 people per square mile. Median household income here is $72,895 and median gross rent $953 a month.
4,419
Population
1,817
Households
2.4
Avg Household Size
38
Median Age
23%
College-Educated
97%
High-School Grad
13.5 sq mi
ZIP Area
328
Density / Sq Mi
$72,895
Median Household Income
$41,301
Median Earnings
$953
Median Rent
$187,900
Median Home Value
Tools
Nearby Markets
| Market | Average Sale Price, $/SF | Average Lease Price, $/SF/Yr |
|---|---|---|
| Dimondale | — | — |
| Charlotte | — | — |
| Grand Ledge | — | $16.53 |
| Eaton Rapids | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What zoning applies to commercial property in Potterville?
Potterville, MI zones 1,135 acres across 9 districts, of which 10.3% is commercial and 15.9% industrial. The largest single district is Low Density Residential at 28.8% of zoned land. R-1 Low-Density Residential 10500 90' 2.5 35' 35' 15' 40' R-2 Medium-Density Residential Single-Family Dwelling 8500 80' 2.5 35' 25' 10' 40' Two (2) Family Dwelling 10500 90' 2.5 35' 25' 10' 30' R-3 High-Density Residential Single-Family Dwelling 8500 80' 2.5 35' 25' 10' 30' Two (2) Family Dwelling 10500 90' 2.5 35' 25' 10' 30' Multiple-Family Dwelling (5) (… Residential zoning covers 73.8% and open space 0%.
Where does Realmo's Potterville market data come from?
Realmo compiles Potterville, MI figures from 7 recent recorded sales, 1 active sale listings, 1 active lease listings, 271 tracked off-market properties, the current Potterville zoning release. Sale and lease figures refresh monthly; vacancy annually. Last updated 31 August 2026.
Methodology & data sources
- Asking prices and averages
- Computed from 1 active for-sale and 1 active for-lease listings in Potterville, MI. These are ASKING figures from live listings, not closed-transaction prices, and a segment carried by a handful of listings reads as indicative rather than an average.
- Vacancy rates
- Published per-sector market series, taken at the metro level where one exists and otherwise at the Census-region level — a chart reading "in <region> region" is a regional number, not this city's.
- Zoning and land use
- The current municipal zoning release: 1,135 zoned acres across 9 districts. Shares are of zoned land, so parcels the release leaves unclassified are excluded from the mix.
- Refresh
- The monthly aggregates close at the end of the previous month, so 31 August 2026 — not today — is the honest last update.
- Known limitations
- office vacancy is reported at Midwest region level, retail vacancy is reported at Midwest region level and industrial vacancy is reported at Midwest region level.
- Coverage
- Metrics below the 10-observation threshold fall back one geographic level. The geography used is named on each figure.
Compiled by the Realmo Data team · reviewed 31 August 2026 · report a data issue
