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Gaylord, MI

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Population
4,444
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,350 ft
Median Home Value
$192,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$977/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$44,701
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in MichiganPopulation rankingHighest population places in MichiganNearest larger communityTraverse City, Michigan49 miles away · 15,832 residents.

About Gaylord

Gaylord is the only city and the county seat of Otsego County, Michigan, styled as an alpine village with Tyrolean architecture. Established in 1873 as Barnes along the Jackson, Lansing, and Saginaw Railroad, the community of approximately 4,357 is a prominent regional skiing and golf destination served by Gaylord Community Schools locally.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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