Barry County, Michigan Housing Market
In Barry County, Michigan, the median home value is $264,100, with a median monthly rent of $972. This places Barry County at #819 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #12 within Michigan.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,013
- Establishments: 1,038
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 157
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 26,444 (avg $82,111)
- Outflow: 25,275 (avg $81,755)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in Barry County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49325 | 245.7 | +24.35% | 2025 |
| 2 | 49073 | 244.9 | +21.26% | 2025 |
| 3 | 48897 | 224.6 | +9.59% | 2025 |
| 4 | 49046 | 253.1 | +2.15% | 2025 |
| 5 | 48849 | 226.8 | +11.40% | 2025 |
| 6 | 49058 | 231.5 | +3.07% | 2025 |
| 7 | 49060 | 230.5 | -3.87% | 2025 |
| 8 | 49021 | 193.9 | -1.96% | 2025 |
| 9 | 49017 | 200.4 | +4.20% | 2025 |
| 10 | 49050 | 179.6 | +12.58% | 2024 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Barry County | Michigan Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $264,100 | $197,292 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $972 | $905 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 87.3% | 80.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 22.6 | 17.9 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Barry County is 33.9% above the Michigan state average and 16.0% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $972/month is 7.4% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 22.6, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Barry County has an owner-occupancy rate of 87.3%, compared to 80.2% in Michigan and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teton County | Montana | $264,000 | $730 |
| Morton County | North Dakota | $263,900 | $1,076 |
| Wabasha County | Minnesota | $264,400 | $830 |
| St. Charles Parish | Louisiana | $263,700 | $1,210 |
| Brookings County | South Dakota | $264,600 | $901 |
Other Counties in Michigan
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegan County | $267,100 | $1,100 | 87.4% |
| Clinton County | $259,500 | $1,092 | 82.2% |
| Antrim County | $255,500 | $902 | 86.4% |
| Charlevoix County | $276,800 | $949 | 83.5% |
| Macomb County | $243,900 | $1,211 | 75.0% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).