51Alpha

Battle Creek, MI metro area Housing Market Brief

metro · as of May 2026

Balanced

What is Battle Creek, 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.

Price Momentum20%
-21.525
Inventory Health25%
-26.439
Affordability20%
81
Economic Strength20%
No data
50
Rental Yield15%
67

Where is Battle Creek, MI metro area in its market cycle?

EmergingGrowingMaturePeakingDecliningRecovering

Battle Creek, MI metro area is classified as Growingstrengthening, with scores rising over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.

Battle Creek, MI metro area housing market data

MetricValueYoY
Median Sale Price$185K-5.1%
Median Days on Market25 days0%
Months of Supply2.3▲ +43.8%
Homes for Sale265▲ +12.8%
Homes Sold117-18.2%
Median Price / Sq Ft$139▲ +3%
Sale-to-List Ratio97.7%▲ +0.4%

How has Battle Creek, MI metro area’s Alpha Score moved?

Now: 51
4-period trend
Median sale price · 12 mo

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Frequently asked questions

Is Battle Creek, MI metro area a buyer's or seller's market?

As of May 2026, Battle Creek, MI metro area is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 51 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.

Are home prices rising or falling in Battle Creek, MI metro area?

The median sale price in Battle Creek, MI metro area is $185K, having fallen 5.1% over the past year.

How affordable is Battle Creek, MI metro area?

Battle Creek, MI metro area scores 81 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.

What's driving Battle Creek, MI metro area's Alpha Score?

Battle Creek, MI metro area's strongest dimension is Affordability (81/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (25/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.

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