About 11% of Sumpter Township households rent, roughly 400 homes out of 3,700.
| Population | 10,446 |
| Households that rent | 400 (10.7%) |
| Median gross rent | $1,188 per month |
| Median home value | $270,700 |
| Median household income | $76,081 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (tables B01003, B25003, B25064, B25077, B19013).
Sumpter Township requires owners of rental dwellings to register with the building inspector and obtain a certificate of compliance before a rental is occupied.
- Registration: Covers multiple, single and two-family rental dwellings, except owner-occupied single-family or two-family dwellings. Owners register within 60 days after first offering the dwelling for occupancy.
- Inspection cycle: The period between inspections may not be longer than two years.
- Certificate: No rental dwelling or unit may be occupied until a certificate of compliance or temporary certificate for occupancy has been issued.
- Agent: If an agent manages the premises, the agent’s name and place of business are entered in the registry.
Questions go to the Sumpter Township Building Department at (734) 461-6201 ext. 2233.
Sources: Sumpter Township Code of Ordinances, Chapter 6, Article XII, Rental Properties and Sumpter Township, Building Department.
We also manage rental homes and multi-family units in Belleville, Huron Township, Van Buren Township, Romulus and Flat Rock. See every community we serve in Wayne County.
What is the average rent in Sumpter Township, MI?
The median gross rent in Sumpter Township is $1,188 per month, according to the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rentals have a median of $1,194.
Do I need to register my rental property in Sumpter Township?
Yes. Owners of rental dwellings in Sumpter Township must register with the building inspector within 60 days after first offering the dwelling for occupancy. Owner-occupied single-family and two-family dwellings are excepted.
How often does Sumpter Township inspect rental properties?
At least every two years. The township code says the period between inspections shall not be longer than two years.
How many homes in Sumpter Township are rentals?
About 11% of occupied homes in Sumpter Township are rented, roughly 400 households, according to the Census Bureau.
What types of Sumpter Township properties do you manage?
We manage and lease single-family homes and multi-family units in Sumpter Township and across Wayne County.
How do I find out what my Sumpter Township home will rent for?
Request a free rental analysis and we will send you a rent estimate for your address.