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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…

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

Mecosta County is accelerating and fairly valued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+6.9%Heating up
Valuation+1%Fair value
Affordability8/10Very affordable
Market51 daysBalanced

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1986: $61,866 → 2026: $231,353 (3.7×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$231,3532026-05
1-year+6.9%
5-year+28.4%
10-year+93.2%
Since 2000n/a
Population41k2024
Median income$59,2602023 · 3.9× income
Median rent$1,140/mo2026 · 5.9% gross yield
New homes/yr1162024
Price / sq ft$187listings
Days on market512026-06
Active listings1512026-06
Price cuts23%of listings

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 →

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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?
The typical home in Mecosta County is worth $231,353 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Mecosta County rising or falling?
Prices are up +6.9% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a seller's market.
Is Mecosta County affordable?
At 3.9× the local median income of $59,260, Mecosta County is pricier than the typical US county.
What is the rental yield in Mecosta County?
Median rent is $1,140/mo — a gross rental yield of 5.9% on the typical home.
How fast do homes sell in Mecosta County?
Homes here take a median of 51 days to sell, with 23% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian 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