Ann Arbor, MI metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · MI · score computed October 2026
What is Ann Arbor, MI metro area’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 278,335–19,798,537) · comparable within its band
Where is Ann Arbor, MI metro area in its market cycle?
Ann Arbor, MI metro area 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 Ann Arbor, MI metro area?
Metro-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.
Ann Arbor, MI metro area 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 | 276 | ▼ -12.7% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $201 | ▼ -6.7% | Redfin |
How has Ann Arbor, MI metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ann Arbor, MI metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Ann Arbor, MI metro area is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 39 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Ann Arbor, MI metro area?
The median sale price in Ann Arbor, MI metro area is $409K, having fallen 7% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Ann Arbor, MI metro area?
Ann Arbor, MI metro area scores 24 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Ann Arbor, MI metro area's Alpha Score?
Ann Arbor, MI metro area's strongest dimension is Inventory Health (51/100) and its weakest is Affordability (24/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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