Calhoun County, Michigan Housing Market

In Calhoun County, Michigan, the median home value is $162,800, with a median monthly rent of $968. This places Calhoun County at #1958 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #54 within Michigan.

Median Home Value $162,800
Median Rent $968/mo
Owner Occupancy 72.7%
Price/Rent Ratio 14.0

📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)

📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)

FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025

💡 Year-over-Year Trend: Home prices in Calhoun County rose +2.5% year-over-year as of 2025. (Source: FHFA)

📍 Economic Snapshot

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Employment & Wages

44,258
jobs (private sector)
  • Avg weekly wage: $1,291
  • Establishments: 2,629
  • BLS QCEW, 2025
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Housing Supply

120
new units authorized (2025)
  • Single-family: 120
  • Multi-family: 0
  • U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
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Migration Patterns

+2049
net migration (filers, 2021-2022)
  • Inflow: 52,963 (avg $62,588)
  • Outflow: 50,914 (avg $63,015)
  • IRS Statistics of Income

📍 Sub-Market Activity

Top 10 active ZIP codes in Calhoun County · Latest: 2025

# ZIP Code HPI YoY Change Latest Year
1 49029 181.7 — 2025
2 49033 200.4 +10.79% 2025
3 49284 211.6 — 2025
4 49012 218.0 — 2025
5 49076 206.4 +15.11% 2025
6 49224 194.1 -2.87% 2025
7 49237 197.7 -7.48% 2025
8 49034 214.2 +14.72% 2025
9 49014 199.4 +0.24% 2025
10 49068 191.8 +5.59% 2025

Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
This product uses FHFA Data but is neither endorsed nor certified by FHFA.

How Calhoun County Compares

MetricCalhoun CountyMichigan AverageU.S. Average
Median Home Value $162,800 $197,292 $227,706
Median Gross Rent $968 $905 $968
Owner Occupancy Rate 72.7% 80.2% 73.3%
Price/Rent Ratio 14.0 17.9 18.7

Market Analysis

The median home value in Calhoun County is 17.5% below the Michigan state average and 28.5% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $968/month is 7.0% above the state average.

With a price-to-rent ratio of 14.0, buying a home in Calhoun County is generally more favorable than renting for those planning to stay long-term. A ratio below 15 typically signals that purchasing is financially advantageous over a multi-year horizon.

Calhoun County has an owner-occupancy rate of 72.7%, compared to 80.2% in Michigan and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.

Similar Counties by Home Value

CountyStateMedian Home ValueMedian Rent
Wayne County Georgia $162,800 $846
Alcona County Michigan $162,800 $867
Oldham County Texas $162,800 $1,111
Preston County West Virginia $162,800 $750
Otero County New Mexico $162,700 $962

Other Counties in Michigan

CountyMedian Home ValueMedian RentOwner Occ.
Alcona County $162,800 $867 89.6%
Crawford County $163,000 $862 79.6%
Branch County $162,500 $959 77.7%
Gladwin County $162,300 $690 86.1%
Chippewa County $161,900 $797 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).