Benzie County, MI home prices
Benzie County, MI: the typical home is worth $412,363 as of 2026-05, up +4.7% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $331/sq ft. Rent…
Benzie County is cooling and overvalued — a stretch for what people here earn.
Real Estate Price Map scores, derived from the data on this page · how we calculate them
1990: $95,260 → 2026: $412,363 (4.3×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index
Market read
At $412,363, homes in Benzie County sit 80% above the Michigan median ($228,626) and 76% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #5 of 83 Michigan counties by price.
Prices are holding steady (+4.7% in the last year) — a balanced market.
Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 36 days on the market, with 12% of listings cutting their asking price.
At 6.3× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).
Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~67% expensive for local incomes and rents.
Home value history
Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →
Nearby counties
Manistee County, MI ($264,589) · Grand Traverse County, MI ($418,993) · Leelanau County, MI ($650,239) · Wexford County, MI ($236,610) · Mason County, MI ($270,912) · Lake County, MI ($168,642)
Frequently asked questions
What is the average home price in Benzie County, MI?
Are home prices in Benzie County rising or falling?
Is Benzie County affordable?
How fast do homes sell in Benzie County?
| Year | Median home value |
|---|---|
| 2002 | $183,709 |
| 2003 | $192,264 |
| 2004 | $203,143 |
| 2005 | $212,666 |
| 2006 | $212,734 |
| 2007 | $208,053 |
| 2008 | $196,799 |
| 2009 | $181,752 |
| 2010 | $170,572 |
| 2011 | $158,424 |
| 2012 | $162,765 |
| 2013 | $174,805 |
| 2014 | $196,667 |
| 2015 | $205,839 |
| 2016 | $214,742 |
| 2017 | $208,676 |
| 2018 | $210,596 |
| 2019 | $222,261 |
| 2020 | $246,912 |
| 2021 | $301,912 |
| 2022 | $353,992 |
| 2023 | $370,987 |
| 2024 | $384,780 |
| 2025 | $392,456 |