Arenac County, MI home prices
Arenac County, MI: the typical home is worth $161,959 as of 2026-05, up +6.4% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $165/sq ft. Rent…
Arenac County is cooling and undervalued — very affordable for what people here earn.
Real Estate Price Map scores, derived from the data on this page · how we calculate them
1986: $53,939 → 2026: $161,959 (3.0×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index
Market read
At $161,959, homes in Arenac County sit 29% below the Michigan median ($228,626) and 31% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #78 of 83 Michigan counties by price.
Prices are climbing fast (+6.4% in the last year) — a seller's market.
Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 48 days on the market, with 30% of listings cutting their asking price.
At 2.9× local income, that's more affordable than the typical US county (~3.8×).
Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~24% cheap for local incomes and rents — a relative bargain.
Home value history
Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →
Nearby counties
Bay County, MI ($186,609) · Ogemaw County, MI ($186,978) · Iosco County, MI ($171,439) · Gladwin County, MI ($190,768) · Tuscola County, MI ($189,043) · Midland County, MI ($247,028)
Frequently asked questions
What is the average home price in Arenac County, MI?
Are home prices in Arenac County rising or falling?
Is Arenac County affordable?
How fast do homes sell in Arenac County?
| Year | Median home value |
|---|---|
| 2003 | $104,561 |
| 2004 | $106,088 |
| 2005 | $109,688 |
| 2006 | $110,983 |
| 2007 | $106,127 |
| 2008 | $102,767 |
| 2009 | $92,462 |
| 2010 | $88,277 |
| 2011 | $86,192 |
| 2012 | $90,547 |
| 2013 | $86,882 |
| 2014 | $82,988 |
| 2015 | $89,749 |
| 2016 | $87,865 |
| 2017 | $90,295 |
| 2018 | $94,272 |
| 2019 | $95,470 |
| 2020 | $104,226 |
| 2021 | $122,862 |
| 2022 | $140,072 |
| 2023 | $138,764 |
| 2024 | $144,895 |
| 2025 | $151,328 |