Clare County, MI home prices
Clare County, MI: the typical home is worth $164,040 as of 2026-05, up +8.9% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $163/sq ft. Rent…
Clare County is accelerating and fairly valued — very affordable for what people here earn.
Real Estate Price Map scores, derived from the data on this page · how we calculate them
1990: $32,176 → 2026: $164,040 (5.1×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index
Market read
At $164,040, homes in Clare County sit 28% below the Michigan median ($228,626) and 30% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #77 of 83 Michigan counties by price.
Prices are climbing fast (+8.9% in the last year) — a seller's market.
Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 47 days on the market, with 19% of listings cutting their asking price.
At 3.4× local income, that's more affordable 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.
Home value history
Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →
Nearby counties
Gladwin County, MI ($190,768) · Isabella County, MI ($231,005) · Osceola County, MI ($200,719) · Missaukee County, MI ($233,291) · Roscommon County, MI ($191,747) · Midland County, MI ($247,028)
Frequently asked questions
What is the average home price in Clare County, MI?
Are home prices in Clare County rising or falling?
Is Clare County affordable?
How fast do homes sell in Clare County?
| Year | Median home value |
|---|---|
| 2012 | $63,103 |
| 2013 | $68,901 |
| 2014 | $74,359 |
| 2015 | $73,336 |
| 2016 | $81,175 |
| 2017 | $84,374 |
| 2018 | $90,465 |
| 2019 | $95,410 |
| 2020 | $101,479 |
| 2021 | $117,217 |
| 2022 | $133,144 |
| 2023 | $142,216 |
| 2024 | $138,633 |
| 2025 | $149,509 |
| 2026 | $158,845 |