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Emmet County, MI Housing Market Brief

county · MI · score computed September 2026

Buyer's

What is Emmet 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.

Price Momentum20%
●51
Inventory Health25%
●65

Population band 3 of 5 (population 20,431–39,126) · comparable within its band

Affordability20%
●18
Economic Strength20%
●27
Rental Yield15%
●16

Where is Emmet County, MI in its market cycle?

EmergingGrowingMaturePeakingDecliningRecovering

Emmet County, MI is classified as Recovering — turning back up after a downturn. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.

Emmet County, MI housing market data

MetricValueYoY
Median Sale Price$358K▲ +30.1%
Median Days on Market48 days▲ +6.7%
Months of Supply7.6▲ +5.6%
Homes for Sale62▲ +26.5%
Homes Sold8▲ +14.3%
Median Price / Sq Ft$254▲ +29.1%

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Frequently asked questions

Is Emmet County, MI a buyer's or seller's market?

In the scores computed September 2026, Emmet County, MI is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 38 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.

Are home prices rising or falling in Emmet County, MI?

The median sale price in Emmet County, MI is $358K, having risen 30.1% over the past year.

How affordable is Emmet County, MI?

Emmet County, MI scores 18 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.

What's driving Emmet County, MI's Alpha Score?

Emmet County, MI's strongest dimension is Inventory Health (65/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (16/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.

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