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Emmet County, MI home prices

Emmet County, MI: the typical home is worth $442,024 as of 2026-05, up +9.9% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $381/sq ft. Rent…

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

Emmet County is accelerating and overvalued — affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+9.9%Heating up
Valuation+46%High bubble risk
Affordability6/10Affordable
Market44 daysBalanced

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1977: $54,484 → 2026: $442,024 (8.1×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$442,0242026-05
1-year+9.9%
5-year+35.8%
10-year+99.4%
Since 2000n/a
Population33k2024
Median income$77,2922023 · 5.7× income
Median rent$1,519/mo2026 · 4.1% gross yield
New homes/yr1612024
Price / sq ft$381listings
Days on market442026-06
Active listings3332026-06
Price cuts14%of listings

Market read

At $442,024, homes in Emmet County sit 93% above the Michigan median ($228,626) and 89% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #2 of 83 Michigan counties by price.

Prices are climbing fast (+9.9% in the last year) — a seller's market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 44 days on the market, with 14% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 5.7× 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 ~46% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Renting looks cheaper — buying the typical home runs ~$2,182/mo (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,519/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

Cheboygan County, MI ($245,644) · Charlevoix County, MI ($412,090) · Antrim County, MI ($351,772) · Mackinac County, MI ($229,236) · Otsego County, MI ($259,127) · Chippewa County, MI ($202,561)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Emmet County, MI?
The typical home in Emmet County is worth $442,024 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Emmet County rising or falling?
Prices are up +9.9% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a seller's market.
Is Emmet County affordable?
At 5.7× the local median income of $77,292, Emmet County is pricier than the typical US county.
What is the rental yield in Emmet County?
Median rent is $1,519/mo — a gross rental yield of 4.1% on the typical home.
How fast do homes sell in Emmet County?
Homes here take a median of 44 days to sell, with 14% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2006$221,962
2007$210,946
2008$229,960
2009$213,176
2010$193,736
2011$180,404
2012$179,151
2013$186,516
2014$201,262
2015$209,335
2016$219,497
2017$234,686
2018$235,998
2019$250,858
2020$267,867
2021$304,508
2022$380,831
2023$389,555
2024$399,031
2025$404,688
2026$433,867