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Chippewa County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.MichiganStrong buyer's market
Market temperatureA 0 to 100 score comparing this area with every similar area nationwide each month. 0 is the strongest buyer's market, 100 the strongest seller's market.Strong buyer's market · 1
Buyer's marketBalancedSeller's market
$140K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
33
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$194K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Apr 2026Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
201620172026
Growth (year over year)How much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.PriceSales
201620172026
Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
201620172026
Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
201620172026
Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
201620172026
Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
201620172026
Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
201620172026
Median annualized return at resaleThe middle yearly gain sellers earned, spread across the years they owned the home. Only counts homes held at least a year.Annualized gain
201620172026
Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
20162018201920212023202420252026

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.18,735
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$194K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,250 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1965
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.98%
CondosThe share of homes here that are condos.2.0%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.82%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.2.0%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.58%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.15%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.8%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.126.8 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.113
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.10

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.69%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.36,461
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.23 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$58K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$79K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.41°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.33 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.47%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all countys nationally.

How Chippewa County compares

By median home value, Chippewa County is the 49th most expensive of 83 counties in Michigan, and its typical home is worth more than 34% of all homes in Michigan.

Home values in Chippewa County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$72K$486K
counties in Michigan ranked by median home value
#MichiganMedian valueHomes
1Leelanau County$722K16,590
2Grand Traverse County$465K42,458
3Benzie County$446K13,039
4Washtenaw County$422K112,296
5Livingston County$396K72,630
6Ottawa County$393K98,282
7Emmet County$383K20,600
8Oakland County$372K437,333
9Keweenaw County$350K2,486
10Kent County$347K201,831
11Allegan County$345K47,400
12Charlevoix County$335K18,832
13Antrim County$316K18,192
14Clinton County$303K29,917
15Barry County$302K27,245
16Berrien County$273K66,416
17Marquette County$272K29,460
18Kalamazoo County$272K82,439
19Lapeer County$270K33,548
20Macomb County$266K306,415
21Ionia County$253K21,552
22Mason County$252K16,126
23Eaton County$250K38,252
24Van Buren County$249K35,987
49Chippewa County$194K18,735

83 counties in Michigan are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

Markets in Chippewa County, most valuable first

About the Chippewa County market

What is the median home price in Chippewa County, MI?

The median sale price in Chippewa County, MI is $139,900 (data through April 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Chippewa County, MI each year?

33 homes sold in Chippewa County, MI over the last 12 months (data through April 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

Is Chippewa County, MI a buyer's or seller's market?

Chippewa County, MI is currently a strong buyer's market, scoring 1 out of 100 on TopHap's market temperature index (data through April 2026). The score weighs sales velocity and price direction; above 60 favours sellers, below 40 favours buyers.

How many homes are there in Chippewa County, MI?

Chippewa County, MI contains 18,735 residential properties, with a median of 1,250 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1965. The median TopHap Estimate is $194K.

How does Chippewa County, MI compare to the rest of Michigan?

By median home value, Chippewa County, MI is the 49th most expensive of 83 counties in Michigan. Its typical home is worth more than 34% of all homes in Michigan. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Chippewa County, MI?

58% of homes in Chippewa County, MI are owner-occupied. 15% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Chippewa County, MI hold?

82% of mortgaged homes in Chippewa County, MI are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 2.0% owe more than the home is worth.

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