Genesee County, MI home prices

Genesee County, MI: the typical home is worth $197,853 as of 2026-05, up +6.4% over the past year and +125.9% since 2000. Listings run about $149/sq ft…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1975: $24,570 → 2026: $197,853 (8.1×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $197,853, homes in Genesee County sit 13% below the Michigan median ($228,626) and 15% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #56 of 83 Michigan counties by price.

Prices are climbing fast (+6.4% in the last year) — a seller's market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 40 days on the market, with 20% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.3× local income, that's more affordable than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~13% cheap for local incomes and rents — a relative bargain.

Buying looks cheaper than renting — ~$977/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,096/mo to rent.

Home value history

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

Nearby counties

Shiawassee County, MI ($215,565) · Lapeer County, MI ($298,732) · Saginaw County, MI ($173,333) · Oakland County, MI ($373,127) · Livingston County, MI ($403,108) · Tuscola County, MI ($189,043)