Houghton, MI metro area Housing Market

Cool Market

Comprehensive housing market data for the Houghton, MI metro area metro area. Track home prices, inventory, days on market, and competition — updated monthly for real estate investors.

Data period: January 2026

Median Sale Price

$146K

0.4% YoY

Days on Market

83 days

8.8% YoY

Active Inventory

77

16.7% YoY

Homes Sold

16

14.3% YoY

Cool Market

Buyer activity is slowing, creating more negotiating room.

Houghton, MI metro area Market Summary

The Houghton, MI metro area housing market is cooling down. As of January 2026, the median home sale price is $146K, down 0.4% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 83 days on the market, 8.8% shorter than a year ago.

There are 77 homes for sale — 16.7% more than last year. With 4.8 months of supply, this is a balanced market. 11 new listings were added during this period, up 10.0% year-over-year.

Homes are selling for 100.9% of their list price on average, indicating buyers are paying above asking. 31.3% of homes sell above their asking price. 9.1% of listings have had a price drop.

Market Opportunity Score

Based on current market conditions

70

Contributing Factors

Months of Supply 4.8
Days on Market 83
Price Drops 9.1%
Sale-to-List Ratio 100.9%
Market Temperature Cool

How This Market Compares

vs. National Median

Median Price (National: $423K) 65.5%
Days on Market (National: 66) 25.8%
Inventory (National: 1,210,379) 100.0%

vs. Michigan Median

Median Price (Michigan: $255K) 42.7%
Days on Market (Michigan: 52) 59.6%

Investor Takeaway

The cooling market may present buying opportunities with less competition and more negotiating leverage. Prices are 65% below the national median, which could indicate stronger cash flow potential.

Houghton, MI metro area Market Trends

Median Sale Price

Median Days on Market

Active Inventory

Homes Sold

Price per Square Foot

Sale-to-List Ratio

New Listings

Listings with Price Drops

Detailed Market Metrics

Median List Price

$215K

Price per Sq Ft

$108

Sale-to-List Ratio

100.9%

Months of Supply

4.8

Sold Above List

31.3%

Price Drops

9.1%

New Listings

11

10.0% YoY

Pending Sales

16

Off Market in 2 Weeks

6.3%

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