Manistee County, MI home prices
Manistee County, MI: the typical home is worth $264,589 as of 2026-05, up +10.3% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $214/sq ft…
Manistee County is accelerating and overvalued — affordable for what people here earn.
Real Estate Price Map scores, derived from the data on this page · how we calculate them
1986: $50,101 → 2026: $264,589 (5.3×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index
Market read
At $264,589, homes in Manistee County sit 16% above the Michigan median ($228,626) and 13% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #24 of 83 Michigan counties by price.
Prices are climbing fast (+10.3% in the last year) — a seller's market.
Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 42 days on the market, with 16% of listings cutting their asking price.
At 4.6× 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 ~22% expensive for local incomes and rents.
Home value history
Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →
Nearby counties
Mason County, MI ($270,912) · Benzie County, MI ($412,363) · Lake County, MI ($168,642) · Wexford County, MI ($236,610) · Oceana County, MI ($254,086) · Grand Traverse County, MI ($418,993)
Frequently asked questions
What is the average home price in Manistee County, MI?
Are home prices in Manistee County rising or falling?
Is Manistee County affordable?
How fast do homes sell in Manistee County?
| Year | Median home value |
|---|---|
| 2009 | $118,113 |
| 2010 | $109,200 |
| 2011 | $101,364 |
| 2012 | $103,052 |
| 2013 | $106,416 |
| 2014 | $112,907 |
| 2015 | $115,140 |
| 2016 | $120,644 |
| 2017 | $129,128 |
| 2018 | $144,298 |
| 2019 | $155,425 |
| 2020 | $162,810 |
| 2021 | $188,018 |
| 2022 | $230,800 |
| 2023 | $227,860 |
| 2024 | $231,734 |
| 2025 | $239,758 |
| 2026 | $263,451 |