Alger County, MI Housing Market Brief
county · MI · as of August 2026
What is Alger 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 Alger County, MI in its market cycle?
Alger County, MI is classified as Emerging — early in its cycle, with scores climbing from a low base. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Alger County, MI housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $207K | ▲ +4.2% |
| Median Days on Market | 55 days | ▼ -5.2% |
| Months of Supply | 5.4 | ▼ -10% |
| Homes for Sale | 99 | ▲ +1% |
| Homes Sold | 19 | ▲ +11.8% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $184 | ▲ +12.5% |
How has Alger County, MI’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alger County, MI a buyer's or seller's market?
As of August 2026, Alger County, MI is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 47 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Alger County, MI?
The median sale price in Alger County, MI is $207K, having risen 4.2% over the past year.
How affordable is Alger County, MI?
Alger County, MI scores 75 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Alger County, MI's Alpha Score?
Alger County, MI's strongest dimension is Affordability (75/100) and its weakest is Economic Strength (21/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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