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Durand, MI Area Guide

All aboard the Amtrak express – Durand a major locomotive town

Railroad Parks Community Walkable Camping

The city of Durand is located in Shiawassee County, just off of I-69 and Route 71. The railroad industry has been a major player in the city’s economy, with Amtrak running trains daily between Chicago and Port Huron, Michigan. Passengers board and depart the train at historic Durand Union Station.

Optimist Park offers residents numerous options for family-friendly fun. The park includes recreational sports fields, a playground, hockey and ice skating rink, as well as camping and picnic facilities. Annual events and festivals are held here every year, and the community greenspace is just a short walk or drive to neighborhood grill restaurants, pizza parlors, and bakeries.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Durand, MI is $886 for one bedroom, and $1,048 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Durand has increased by 16.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$886/month
656 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Durand, MI is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

35 / 100

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

Somewhat Bikeable

38 / 100

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

Robert Kerr School

Public

Grades K-5

Bertha Neal School

Public

Grades PK-5

Durand Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Durand Area High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

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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 2026.