Rose City, MI

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Population
581
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
955 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$101,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$712/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$25,179
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Set in northern Michigan's Ogemaw County, Rose City is a quiet, close-knit town surrounded by thick woods and clear streams. Houghton Creek winds right past downtown, setting a peaceful tone for daily life. Residents get a relaxed rural pace with plenty of open space, while the bigger stores, dining, and medical services in West Branch are only a short drive down the road.

Day-to-day life here revolves around the outdoors throughout the year. The Rifle River Recreation Area sits just four miles east, offering thousands of acres of quiet trails, lakes, and campgrounds practically in your backyard. Between local trout fishing and miles of ORV and snowmobile routes branching through the state forest, it is a great fit for anyone looking for a slower pace with nature right outside their door.

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