Mecosta County, MI home prices
Mecosta County, MI: the typical home is worth $231,353 as of 2026-05, up +6.9% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $187/sq ft. Rent…
Mecosta County is accelerating and fairly valued — very affordable for what people here earn.
Real Estate Price Map scores, derived from the data on this page · how we calculate them
1986: $61,866 → 2026: $231,353 (3.7×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index
Market read
At $231,353, homes in Mecosta County sit 1% above the Michigan median ($228,626) and 1% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #38 of 83 Michigan counties by price.
Prices are climbing fast (+6.9% in the last year) — a seller's market.
Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 51 days on the market, with 23% of listings cutting their asking price.
At 3.9× local income, that's pricier 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 — ~$1,142/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,140/mo to rent.
Home value history
Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →
Nearby counties
Newaygo County, MI ($255,605) · Montcalm County, MI ($239,782) · Isabella County, MI ($231,005) · Osceola County, MI ($200,719) · Lake County, MI ($168,642) · Clare County, MI ($164,040)
Frequently asked questions
What is the average home price in Mecosta County, MI?
Are home prices in Mecosta County rising or falling?
Is Mecosta County affordable?
What is the rental yield in Mecosta County?
How fast do homes sell in Mecosta County?
| Year | Median home value |
|---|---|
| 2007 | $116,377 |
| 2008 | $109,160 |
| 2009 | $100,425 |
| 2010 | $97,476 |
| 2011 | $94,916 |
| 2012 | $97,637 |
| 2013 | $105,930 |
| 2014 | $111,696 |
| 2015 | $115,143 |
| 2016 | $128,697 |
| 2017 | $133,971 |
| 2018 | $141,051 |
| 2019 | $149,287 |
| 2020 | $166,256 |
| 2021 | $192,076 |
| 2022 | $203,577 |
| 2023 | $210,609 |
| 2024 | $215,208 |
| 2025 | $220,681 |