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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…

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

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

Momentum+10.3%Heating up
Valuation+22%Elevated
Affordability7/10Affordable
Market42 daysBalanced

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1986: $50,101 → 2026: $264,589 (5.3×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$264,5892026-05
1-year+10.3%
5-year+37.8%
10-year+118.2%
Since 2000n/a
Population25k2024
Median income$57,4342023 · 4.6× income
New homes/yr2482024
Price / sq ft$214listings
Days on market422026-06
Active listings1112026-06
Price cuts16%of listings

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 →

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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?
The typical home in Manistee County is worth $264,589 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Manistee County rising or falling?
Prices are up +10.3% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a seller's market.
Is Manistee County affordable?
At 4.6× the local median income of $57,434, Manistee County is pricier than the typical US county.
How fast do homes sell in Manistee County?
Homes here take a median of 42 days to sell, with 16% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian 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