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Alma, MI metro area Housing Market Brief

metro · MI · as of August 2026

Seller's

What is Alma, 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%
+31.969
Inventory Health25%
+4.055
Affordability20%
+0.695
Economic Strength20%
7
Rental Yield15%
+0.794

Where is Alma, MI metro area in its market cycle?

EmergingGrowingMaturePeakingDecliningRecovering

Alma, MI metro area is classified as Mature holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.

Alma, MI metro area housing market data

MetricValueYoY
Median Sale Price$164K▲ +3.9%
Median Days on Market55 days▲ +17%
Months of Supply3.1▲ +19.2%
Homes for Sale132▲ +36.1%
Homes Sold44▲ +12.8%
Median Price / Sq Ft$123▲ +0.6%

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

Now: 62
12-period trend
Median sale price · 12 mo

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Frequently asked questions

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

As of August 2026, Alma, MI metro area is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 62 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.

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

The median sale price in Alma, MI metro area is $164K, having risen 3.9% over the past year.

How affordable is Alma, MI metro area?

Alma, MI metro area scores 95 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.

What's driving Alma, MI metro area's Alpha Score?

Alma, MI metro area's strongest dimension is Affordability (95/100) and its weakest is Economic Strength (7/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.

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