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Caro, MI

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A terrific destination on the Thumb

Waterfront Parks Outdoor Activities Family-Friendly Peaceful

Caro is a small community located along the Cass River roughly 45 miles northeast of Flint and 30 miles east of Saginaw in the Thumb Region of Michigan -- a peninsula that extends into Lake Huron and Saginaw Bay. In 1847, a logging camp was established that would eventually become Caro. With its tree-filled neighborhoods and green parks, Caro provides a gorgeous setting to call home.

Caro's downtown resembles a frontier town, complete with false-front buildings, square tops, and gabled roofs. The buildings contain a variety of boutiques, art galleries, cafes, and more. The Strand Theater, an art deco theater that opened in the 1920s, is a popular single-screen movie theater. Just south of Caro, the Indianfields Township Park is a popular gathering spot offering two playgrounds, ball fields, a horseshoe pit, four pavilions, picnic areas, fishing spots, and hiking trails.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Caro, MI is $760 for a studio, $776 for one bedroom, $880 for two bedrooms, and $1,085 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Caro has increased by 5.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$776/month
663 Sq Ft
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Transportation

29

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

47

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Schall Elementary School

Public

Grades 3-5

298 Students

4
out of 10

Mccomb Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-2

349 Students

Rating Unavailable

Highland Pines School

Public

Grades PK-12

89 Students

Rating Unavailable

Caro Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

346 Students

4
out of 10

Highland Pines School

Public

Grades PK-12

89 Students

Rating Unavailable

Caro Education Center

Public

Grades 7-12

79 Students

Rating Unavailable

Caro High School

Public

Grades 9-12

423 Students

7
out of 10

Highland Pines School

Public

Grades PK-12

89 Students

Rating Unavailable

Caro Education Center

Public

Grades 7-12

79 Students

Rating Unavailable

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.