Washtenaw County, MI Housing Market Brief
county · MI · score computed October 2026
What is Washtenaw 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.
Population band 5 of 5 (population 103,008–9,808,667) · comparable within its band
Where is Washtenaw County, MI in its market cycle?
Washtenaw County, MI is classified as Declining — cooling, with scores declining over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Washtenaw County, MI?
County-level forecasts are paused (since Oct 18, 2026). The new public-data model we built to replace them didn't pass our accuracy test, and we won't publish forecasts again until a model does.
Washtenaw County, MI housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $409K | ▼ -7% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 41 days | ▼ -2.4% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 4.2 | ▲ +35.5% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 1,149 | ▲ +16.8% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 277 | ▼ -12.3% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $201 | ▼ -6.7% | Redfin |
How has Washtenaw County, MI’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Washtenaw County, MI a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Washtenaw County, MI is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 42 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Washtenaw County, MI?
The median sale price in Washtenaw County, MI is $409K, having fallen 7% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Washtenaw County, MI?
Washtenaw County, MI scores 16 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Washtenaw County, MI's Alpha Score?
Washtenaw County, MI's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (55/100) and its weakest is Affordability (16/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Washtenaw County, MI? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.