MecostaMI
A town of 464. Nearly 0% of it is conserved land.
What makes Mecosta stand out
The 2 things Mecosta does most differently from other towns.
464 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Mecosta’s report card
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Mecosta. Another town gets a different order.
Homes in Mecosta sell for about $144K
The median sale price was $144,000 in February 2026.
0% of Mecosta is conserved land
0.0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Pine Tree Park | — | 4 |
| 2. Brower Park | — | 1 |
Most working residents commute out of Mecosta
Most working residents leave Mecosta for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Big Rapids (19%), Grand Rapids (8%) and Morton (6%). Half commute less than 35 miles.
Where working residents work
Healthier than 32% of U.S. towns
Mecosta beats the Michigan average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
| What stands out | Mecosta | MI |
|---|---|---|
| More smokers | 18% | 14.6% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.9% | 8.1% |
High risk, with strong wind at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 70% of U.S. communities.
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Mecosta has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 14°, and about 61 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
99% of working residents leave Mecosta for work
Where Mecosta’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2021
About Mecosta
Village in Michigan, United States
Mecosta is a village in Mecosta County, Michigan, United States. The population was 386 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 475 in 2024. The village is within Morton Township. Mecosta Township, which is also in Mecosta County, is located several miles to the west.
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- Population
- 386
- Area
- 1.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 981 ft
- ZIP code
- 49332