Top Michigan markets by PropertyIQ Score
Top metros
| # | Market | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marquette, MI | 99 | A+ |
| 2 | Houghton, MI | 96 | A |
| 3 | Marinette, WI | 94 | A |
| 4 | Sault Ste. Marie, MI | 91 | A- |
| 5 | Bay City, MI | 90 | A- |
| 6 | Adrian, MI | 90 | A- |
| 7 | Monroe, MI | 90 | A- |
| 8 | Iron Mountain, MI | 89 | B+ |
| 9 | Niles, MI | 89 | B+ |
| 10 | Flint, MI | 88 | B+ |
Top counties
| # | Market | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marquette County, MI | 98 | A+ |
| 2 | Ogemaw County, MI | 97 | A+ |
| 3 | Keweenaw County, MI | 96 | A |
| 4 | Schoolcraft County, MI | 96 | A |
| 5 | Iron County, MI | 96 | A |
| 6 | Montcalm County, MI | 94 | A |
| 7 | Ontonagon County, MI | 93 | A |
| 8 | Manistee County, MI | 92 | A- |
| 9 | Mackinac County, MI | 90 | A- |
| 10 | Benzie County, MI | 90 | A- |
Michigan Real Estate Market
AI-powered housing market analysis for every metro area and county in Michigan. Updated monthly with the latest data from Zillow, Redfin, Census, and FRED.
Michigan Metro Areas
33 metropolitan areas tracked by PropertyIQ in Michigan
+21 more metro areas in Michigan tracked by PropertyIQ
Michigan Counties
83 counties tracked by PropertyIQ in Michigan
+71 more counties in Michigan tracked by PropertyIQ
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Michigan Real Estate Market Analysis
The Michigan housing market offers investors and homebuyers a diverse range of opportunities across metro areas, counties, and communities at every price point. The PropertyIQ Score rates every market in Michigan by combining Zillow price momentum over 3 and 12 months with Realtor.com market-flow signals — how fast homes sell and how often sellers cut prices — to show how each market is positioned to outperform or lag the state over the next three years.
Michigan's housing market spans the full investment spectrum — from Detroit's unprecedented value-add opportunities with some of the nation's highest gross yields to Ann Arbor's premium university market and Grand Rapids' consistent appreciation driven by West Michigan's diversified manufacturing base. PropertyIQ tracks the ongoing Detroit metro revitalization trajectory, identifying neighborhoods where fundamentals support sustained recovery versus speculative pricing.
Explore PropertyIQ's interactive map to compare all Michigan markets on a single view, or browse individual metro and county pages for detailed analytics, AI-generated market reports, and historical trend data. Sign up free to access PropertyIQ's full scoring dashboard for every Michigan market.
Michigan Metro Areas and ZIP Codes
Michigan Counties and ZIP Codes
Last updated: 2026-07-16. Data from Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin, U.S. Census Bureau, FRED, BLS, and BEA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many housing markets does PropertyIQ track in Michigan?
PropertyIQ currently tracks 33 metro areas and 83 counties in Michigan, each with its own PropertyIQ Score, home value trend, and days on market reading, refreshed monthly.
What does a PropertyIQ Score of 50 mean for a Michigan market?
A score of 50 marks Michigan's own state average demand momentum. PropertyIQ computes scores nationally across every US market, then calibrates the scale so a Michigan market is read against Michigan's own typical momentum rather than the national average. A market scoring above 50 is positioned to outperform the Michigan average over the next three years, while one below 50 is positioned to lag it.
Where can I find ZIP code level housing data for Michigan?
Every metro area and county listed on this page links through to its own ZIP codes, and each ZIP has its own market page with home value, rent, and days on market data. Start from a Michigan metro or county below, then drill into ZIP codes for the most localized data available.
What data sources does PropertyIQ use for Michigan market data, and how often is it updated?
PropertyIQ ingests fresh data every month from Zillow home values, Realtor.com days on market and price cut activity, Redfin, the US Census Bureau, FRED, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Every metro, county, and ZIP page for Michigan shows a last updated date, and PropertyIQ Scores are recomputed monthly once that new source data lands.
Which Michigan metro area has the strongest housing demand right now?
As of the latest monthly refresh, Marquette, MI has the highest PropertyIQ Score among Michigan metro areas, indicating the strongest demand momentum in the state relative to its own history. Rankings shift month to month as new home value, days on market, and price cut data arrives, so check back after each monthly update.