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Marquette County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Michigan
$265K
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.
190
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$274K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Aug 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
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Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
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Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
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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
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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
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Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
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Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
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Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
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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
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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
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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.29,460
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$274K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,308 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.91%
CondosThe share of homes here that are condos.3.7%

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.92%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.0.3%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.73%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.14%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.17%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.24.8 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.105
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.80
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.12

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.85%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.25%
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.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.68,387
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.38 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.41°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.32 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.45%

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 Marquette County compares

By median home value, Marquette County is the 16th most expensive of 83 counties in Michigan, and its typical home is worth more than 57% of all homes in Michigan.

Home values in Marquette County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$82K$772K
counties in Michigan ranked by median home value
#MichiganMedian valueHomes
1Leelanau County$711K16,590
2Grand Traverse County$448K42,458
3Keweenaw County$433K2,486
4Benzie County$413K13,037
5Washtenaw County$413K112,296
6Ottawa County$389K98,244
7Livingston County$378K72,630
8Charlevoix County$367K18,832
9Oakland County$352K437,325
10Emmet County$346K20,599
11Kent County$343K201,835
12Allegan County$333K47,383
13Antrim County$307K18,192
14Clinton County$304K29,917
15Barry County$289K27,245
16Marquette County$274K29,460
17Kalamazoo County$271K82,439
18Berrien County$269K66,367
19Macomb County$260K306,415
20Eaton County$252K38,252
21Ionia County$251K21,552
22Lapeer County$249K33,546
23Midland County$247K32,637
24Mackinac County$245K10,944

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

Markets in Marquette County, most valuable first

About the Marquette County market

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

The median sale price in Marquette County, MI is $265,167 (data through August 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

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

190 homes sold in Marquette County, MI over the last 12 months (data through August 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 Marquette County, MI?

Marquette County, MI contains 29,460 residential properties, with a median of 1,308 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1965. The median TopHap Estimate is $274K.

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

By median home value, Marquette County, MI is the 16th most expensive of 83 counties in Michigan. Its typical home is worth more than 57% of all homes in Michigan. Barry County ranks just above it and Kalamazoo County just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Marquette County, MI?

73% of homes in Marquette County, MI are owner-occupied. 14% are held by a company rather than an individual.

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

92% of mortgaged homes in Marquette County, MI are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 0.3% owe more than the home is worth.

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