Houghton County, MI home prices

Houghton County, MI: the typical home is worth $192,456 as of 2026-05, up +6.4% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $159/sq ft…

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

1985: $64,173 → 2026: $192,456 (3.0×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $192,456, homes in Houghton County sit 16% below the Michigan median ($228,626) and 18% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #60 of 83 Michigan counties by price.

Prices are climbing fast (+6.4% in the last year) — a seller's market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 31 days on the market, with 26% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.4× local income, that's more affordable than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~33% cheap for local incomes and rents — a relative bargain.

Buying looks cheaper than renting — ~$950/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,733/mo to rent.

Home value history

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

Nearby counties

Baraga County, MI ($168,270) · Keweenaw County, MI ($216,981) · Ontonagon County, MI ($131,349) · Marquette County, MI ($257,934) · Iron County, MI ($150,700) · Gogebic County, MI ($129,417)