Van Buren County, MI home prices
Van Buren County, MI: the typical home is worth $273,594 as of 2026-05, up +2.7% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $218/sq ft…
Van Buren County is cooling 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
1978: $56,011 → 2026: $273,594 (4.9×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index
Market read
At $273,594, homes in Van Buren County sit 20% above the Michigan median ($228,626) and 17% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #18 of 83 Michigan counties by price.
Prices are holding steady (+2.7% in the last year) — a balanced market.
Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 42 days on the market, with 22% of listings cutting their asking price.
At 4.1× 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.
Home value history
Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →
Nearby counties
Allegan County, MI ($350,098) · Cass County, MI ($270,399) · Kalamazoo County, MI ($279,788) · Berrien County, MI ($282,500) · Saint Joseph County, IN ($231,453) · Saint Joseph County, MI ($219,022)
Frequently asked questions
What is the average home price in Van Buren County, MI?
Are home prices in Van Buren County rising or falling?
Is Van Buren County affordable?
How fast do homes sell in Van Buren County?
| Year | Median home value |
|---|---|
| 2008 | $173,628 |
| 2009 | $162,801 |
| 2010 | $157,692 |
| 2011 | $142,082 |
| 2012 | $127,845 |
| 2013 | $126,903 |
| 2014 | $132,866 |
| 2015 | $140,837 |
| 2016 | $152,689 |
| 2017 | $156,446 |
| 2018 | $174,841 |
| 2019 | $181,905 |
| 2020 | $194,218 |
| 2021 | $213,830 |
| 2022 | $238,915 |
| 2023 | $245,879 |
| 2024 | $256,611 |
| 2025 | $266,019 |
| 2026 | $267,426 |