Oakland County, MI Housing Market Brief
county · MI · as of July 2026
What is Oakland County, MI’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Oakland County, MI in its market cycle?
Oakland County, MI is classified as Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Oakland County, MI?
Our model forecasts Oakland County, MI’s home prices to rise about 1.3% over the next 12 months (high confidence).
This is a separate, forward-looking view — not the cycle classification above. See how past forecasts performed on the track record, or the full local forecast with its confidence range on the market page.
Oakland County, MI housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $385K | ▲ +2.9% |
| Median Days on Market | 16 days | 0% |
| Months of Supply | 2.1 | ▲ +16.7% |
| Homes for Sale | 2,988 | ▲ +7.7% |
| Homes Sold | 1,399 | ▼ -11.1% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $209 | ▲ +4.2% |
How has Oakland County, MI’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Oakland County, MI a buyer's or seller's market?
As of July 2026, Oakland County, MI is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 57 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Oakland County, MI?
The median sale price in Oakland County, MI is $385K, having risen 2.9% over the past year.
How affordable is Oakland County, MI?
Oakland County, MI scores 55 out of 100 on affordability — moderately affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Oakland County, MI's Alpha Score?
Oakland County, MI's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (69/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (42/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Oakland County, MI? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.