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Copper City

CityThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Michigan
$82K
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.
2
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$139K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Apr 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.182
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$139K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,280 ft²
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1910
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.100%

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.100%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.0%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.40%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.10%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.0%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.29.3 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.50
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.21

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.80%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.196
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,326 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$70K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$75K
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.45%

How Copper City compares

By median home value, Copper City is the 6th most expensive of 7 cities in Houghton County, and its typical home is worth more than 23% of all homes in Houghton County.

Home values in Copper City

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$48K$213K
cities in Houghton County ranked by median home value
#Houghton CountyMedian valueHomes
1Houghton$302K2,239
2Hancock$272K2,618
3Lake Linden$243K2,255
4Calumet$163K3,551
5Laurium$158K950
6Copper City$139K182
7South Range$136K321

About the Copper City market

What is the median home price in Copper City, MI?

The median sale price in Copper City, MI is $81,750 (data through April 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Copper City, MI each year?

2 homes sold in Copper City, 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.

How many homes are there in Copper City, MI?

Copper City, MI contains 182 residential properties, with a median of 1,280 square feet, built around 1910. The median TopHap Estimate is $139K.

How does Copper City, MI compare to the rest of Houghton County?

By median home value, Copper City, MI is the 6th most expensive of 7 cities in Houghton County. Its typical home is worth more than 23% of all homes in Houghton County. Laurium ranks just above it and South Range just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Copper City, MI?

40% of homes in Copper City, MI are owner-occupied. 10% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Copper City, MI hold?

100% of mortgaged homes in Copper City, MI are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 0.0% owe more than the home is worth.

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