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Eaton County, MI home prices

Eaton County, MI: the typical home is worth $262,642 as of 2026-05, up +3.2% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $156/sq ft. Rent…

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

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

Momentum+3.2%Cooling
Valuation-6%Fair value
Affordability9/10Very affordable
Market30 daysSeller's market

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1975: $45,209 → 2026: $262,642 (5.8×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$262,6422026-05
1-year+3.2%
5-year+25.0%
10-year+81.0%
Since 2000n/a
Population109k2024
Median income$73,1302023 · 3.6× income
Median rent$1,363/mo2026 · 6.2% gross yield
New homes/yr1182024
Price / sq ft$156listings
Days on market302026-06
Active listings1362026-06
Price cuts14%of listings

Market read

At $262,642, homes in Eaton County sit 15% above the Michigan median ($228,626) and 12% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #25 of 83 Michigan counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+3.2% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 30 days on the market, with 14% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.6× 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.

Rent and buy are close — ~$1,296/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,363/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

Barry County, MI ($299,931) · Ingham County, MI ($229,189) · Calhoun County, MI ($189,721) · Ionia County, MI ($266,598) · Clinton County, MI ($316,533) · Jackson County, MI ($227,266)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Eaton County, MI?
The typical home in Eaton County is worth $262,642 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Eaton County rising or falling?
Prices are up +3.2% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Eaton County affordable?
At 3.6× the local median income of $73,130, Eaton County is more affordable than the typical US county.
What is the rental yield in Eaton County?
Median rent is $1,363/mo — a gross rental yield of 6.2% on the typical home.
How fast do homes sell in Eaton County?
Homes here take a median of 30 days to sell, with 14% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2007$145,936
2008$137,547
2009$128,003
2010$116,744
2011$113,930
2012$111,932
2013$118,749
2014$127,099
2015$133,900
2016$142,318
2017$151,405
2018$161,333
2019$169,470
2020$182,435
2021$199,674
2022$214,922
2023$229,528
2024$241,825
2025$253,331
2026$260,819