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Washtenaw County, MI home prices

Washtenaw County, MI: the typical home is worth $422,941 as of 2026-05, up +2.5% over the past year and +128.7% since 2000. Listings run about $248/sq ft…

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

Washtenaw County is cooling and overvalued — affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+2.5%Cooling
Valuation+13%Elevated
Affordability7/10Affordable
Market36 daysBalanced

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1975: $40,999 → 2026: $422,941 (10.3×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$422,9412026-05
1-year+2.5%
5-year+21.1%
10-year+63.1%
Since 2000+128.7%
Population373k2024
Median income$84,7042023 · 5.0× income
Median rent$2,068/mo2026 · 5.9% gross yield
New homes/yr1,1932024
Price / sq ft$248listings
Days on market362026-06
Active listings7332026-06
Price cuts14%of listings

Market read

At $422,941, homes in Washtenaw County sit 85% above the Michigan median ($228,626) and 81% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #3 of 83 Michigan counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+2.5% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 36 days on the market, with 14% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 5.0× 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 ~13% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Rent and buy are close — ~$2,088/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $2,068/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

Livingston County, MI ($403,108) · Lenawee County, MI ($244,162) · Monroe County, MI ($269,118) · Jackson County, MI ($227,266) · Wayne County, MI ($178,713) · Ingham County, MI ($229,189)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Washtenaw County, MI?
The typical home in Washtenaw County is worth $422,941 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Washtenaw County rising or falling?
Prices are up +2.5% over the past year and +128.7% since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Washtenaw County affordable?
At 5.0× the local median income of $84,704, Washtenaw County is pricier than the typical US county.
What is the rental yield in Washtenaw County?
Median rent is $2,068/mo — a gross rental yield of 5.9% on the typical home.
How fast do homes sell in Washtenaw County?
Homes here take a median of 36 days to sell, with 14% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2000$184,951
2001$202,361
2002$218,420
2003$231,247
2004$241,831
2005$248,731
2006$254,323
2007$243,880
2008$220,818
2009$199,186
2010$185,547
2011$185,295
2012$181,200
2013$197,975
2014$223,729
2015$238,702
2016$255,400
2017$267,566
2018$285,598
2019$304,331
2020$317,697
2021$333,571
2022$359,069
2023$380,689
2024$394,055
2025$411,877
2026$419,598