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Yale, MI

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Welcome to the Bologna Capital of the World

Community Entertainment Great Schools Family-Friendly Suburban

A secluded suburb in eastern Michigan, Yale is a family-friendly small town that offers excellent public schools and a close-knit community. Known unofficially as the “Bologna Capital of the World,” Yale hosts the annual Yale Bologna Festival, which started in 1989. Aside from festivals and community events, Yale is home to Yale City Park, a scenic green space that keeps residents of Yale enjoying the great outdoors. For more outdoor recreation, the shores of Lake Michigan are a quick drive east of town. Supermarkets, specialty shops, and local restaurants line Main Street like Yale Bakery. Renters appreciate the affordable apartments available in Yale, and frequent travelers enjoy being close to Warren, Detroit, and Saint Clair Shores.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Yale, MI is $962 for one bedroom. Apartment rent in Yale has increased by 0.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$962/month
980 Sq Ft
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Transportation

28

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

39

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

Yale Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

341 Students

8
out of 10

Yale Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

381 Students

8
out of 10

Yale Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

551 Students

7
out of 10

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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.