Ottawa County, MI home prices

Ottawa County, MI: the typical home is worth $397,409 as of 2026-05, up +5.2% over the past year and +164.5% since 2000. Listings run about $243/sq ft…

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

1975: $45,502 → 2026: $397,409 (8.7×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $397,409, homes in Ottawa County sit 74% above the Michigan median ($228,626) and 70% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #8 of 83 Michigan counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+5.2% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 36 days on the market, with 15% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.9× 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 ~19% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Rent and buy are close — ~$1,962/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,734/mo to rent.

Home value history

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

Nearby counties

Muskegon County, MI ($255,266) · Kent County, MI ($360,476) · Oceana County, MI ($254,086) · Newaygo County, MI ($255,605) · Allegan County, MI ($350,098) · Van Buren County, MI ($273,594)