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Berrien County, MI home prices

Berrien County, MI: the typical home is worth $282,500 as of 2026-05, up +6.1% over the past year and +142.6% since 2000. Listings run about $231/sq ft…

Data as of · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

Berrien County is cooling and fairly valued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+6.1%Cooling
Valuation+9%Fair value
Affordability8/10Very affordable
Market41 daysBalanced

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1975: $30,246 → 2026: $282,500 (9.3×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$282,5002026-05
1-year+6.1%
5-year+32.1%
10-year+85.7%
Since 2000+142.6%
Population152k2024
Median income$62,7582023 · 4.5× income
Median rent$1,355/mo2026 · 5.8% gross yield
New homes/yr3542024
Price / sq ft$231listings
Days on market412026-06
Active listings4482026-06
Price cuts17%of listings

Market read

At $282,500, homes in Berrien County sit 24% above the Michigan median ($228,626) and 21% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #16 of 83 Michigan counties by price.

Prices are climbing fast (+6.1% in the last year) — a seller's market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 41 days on the market, with 17% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.5× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Prices here sit roughly in line with what local incomes and rents imply at the typical US multiple.

Rent and buy are close — ~$1,394/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,355/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

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Nearby counties

La Porte County, IN ($258,576) · Porter County, IN ($332,829) · Saint Joseph County, IN ($231,453) · Starke County, IN ($222,844) · Cass County, MI ($270,399) · Lake County, IN ($253,012)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Berrien County, MI?
The typical home in Berrien County is worth $282,500 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Berrien County rising or falling?
Prices are up +6.1% over the past year and +142.6% since 2000 — a seller's market.
Is Berrien County affordable?
At 4.5× the local median income of $62,758, Berrien County is pricier than the typical US county.
What is the rental yield in Berrien County?
Median rent is $1,355/mo — a gross rental yield of 5.8% on the typical home.
How fast do homes sell in Berrien County?
Homes here take a median of 41 days to sell, with 17% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2000$116,435
2001$121,388
2002$126,796
2003$132,153
2004$139,257
2005$147,865
2006$153,091
2007$160,628
2008$162,909
2009$154,085
2010$147,545
2011$146,395
2012$140,485
2013$132,249
2014$139,249
2015$146,835
2016$152,623
2017$156,606
2018$164,347
2019$171,992
2020$180,534
2021$202,831
2022$228,707
2023$247,749
2024$258,391
2025$266,354
2026$275,449