Oakland County, MI Housing Market Brief
county · MI · as of May 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.
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% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.5% | ▲ +0.1% |
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 May 2026, Oakland County, MI is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 49 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 28 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable 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 (67/100) and its weakest is Affordability (28/100). 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.