Eaton County, MI Housing Market Brief
county · MI · as of August 2026
What is Eaton 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 Eaton County, MI in its market cycle?
Eaton 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 Eaton County, MI?
Our model forecasts Eaton County, MI’s home prices to rise about 3.1% 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.
Eaton County, MI housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $299K | ▲ +11.9% |
| Median Days on Market | 33 days | ▲ +32% |
| Months of Supply | 2.2 | ▲ +4.8% |
| Homes for Sale | 264 | ▲ +16.8% |
| Homes Sold | 124 | ▲ +12.7% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $150 | ▼ -4.3% |
How has Eaton County, MI’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Eaton County, MI a buyer's or seller's market?
As of August 2026, Eaton County, MI is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 55 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Eaton County, MI?
The median sale price in Eaton County, MI is $299K, having risen 11.9% over the past year.
How affordable is Eaton County, MI?
Eaton County, MI scores 63 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Eaton County, MI's Alpha Score?
Eaton County, MI's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (72/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (41/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Eaton County, MI? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.