The Town FilesOtisville, Michigan
Village in Genesee County · population 819 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $112,000
- Household income
- $57,500
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 49 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 24
- Median age
- 39.4
Otisville is a village of 819 people in Genesee County, Michigan. The median home is worth $112,000, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks easier by car than 90% of Michigan towns, quieter than 77% of Michigan towns, more walkable than 73% of Michigan towns.
How Otisville ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Otisville is worth $112,000, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 1.9 times the median household income of $57,500, which is more affordable than 96% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $758 a month. 82.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Otisville | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $112,000 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $758 | $955 |
| Median household income | $57,500 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.9× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 82.9% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1959 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Otisville
| People | Otisville | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.4 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.2% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 24.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.3% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.5% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 3.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 2.7% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 34.7 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.4% | 88.8% |
Weather in Otisville
July highs average 83.5°F and January lows 14.9°F. About 34.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 48.5 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 15 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 159 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Otisville since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on June 8, 1953 about 7.7 miles from the town center and killed 116. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 117 deaths and 848 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 14, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 48 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on July 20, 2023.
Severe weather in Genesee County since 1996
Genesee County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| January 16, 2016 | Toxic Substances | EM-3375: Contaminated Water |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| June 30, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1527: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Genesee County
Genesee County had 133,787 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,798 a year. Unemployment was 5% in 2023; in Otisville itself the ACS puts it at 1.2%.
Public schools in Otisville
2 public schools with 678 students, about 21.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| LakeVille High School | 9-12 | 362 | 22.6 |
| LakeVille Middle School | 5-8 | 316 | 21.1 |
Towns near Otisville
- Forest, MI0.8 mi · 4,447 people · home $200,900
- Richfield, MI4.7 mi · 8,991 people · home $219,800
- Thetford, MI5.3 mi · 6,640 people · home $203,900
- Columbiaville, MI6.2 mi · 702 people · home $142,600
- Millington, MI6.5 mi · 4,246 people · home $174,600
- Marathon, MI6.7 mi · 4,467 people · home $186,300
- Genesee, MI7.2 mi · 20,581 people · home $125,400
- Millington, MI7.4 mi · 1,028 people · home $118,000
Otisville questions
Is Otisville, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Otisville scores better for retirees than 70% of Michigan towns and quieter than 77%. 12.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.4).
How much does a house cost in Otisville?
The median owner-occupied home in Otisville is valued at $112,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $57,500, so homes cost about 1.9 times income. Median rent is $758 a month.
What is the weather like in Otisville?
July highs average 83.5°F and January lows 14.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.5 inches of precipitation a year and 48.5 inches of snow.
Does Otisville get tornadoes?
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Otisville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on June 8, 1953. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)