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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…

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

Clare County is accelerating and fairly valued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+8.9%Heating up
Valuation-9%Fair value
Affordability9/10Very affordable
Market47 daysBalanced

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1990: $32,176 → 2026: $164,040 (5.1×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$164,0402026-05
1-year+8.9%
5-year+30.7%
10-year+100.0%
Since 2000n/a
Population31k2024
Median income$47,7932023 · 3.4× income
New homes/yr302024
Price / sq ft$163listings
Days on market472026-06
Active listings1732026-06
Price cuts19%of listings

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 →

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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?
The typical home in Clare County is worth $164,040 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Clare County rising or falling?
Prices are up +8.9% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a seller's market.
Is Clare County affordable?
At 3.4× the local median income of $47,793, Clare County is more affordable than the typical US county.
How fast do homes sell in Clare County?
Homes here take a median of 47 days to sell, with 19% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian 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