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Arenac County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.MichiganBalanced 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.Balanced market · 52
Buyer's marketBalancedSeller's market
$129K
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.
+73.5%
1-yr changeHow 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.
311
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$152K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Dec 2019Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Market temperature (0–100)How the 0 to 100 market score moved over time. It blends price growth, sales pace, how often homes change hands, and seller profits.Temperature
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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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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
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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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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.10,613
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$152K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,092 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.1974
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.90%
CondosThe share of homes here that are condos.8.4%

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.90%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.0.6%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.57%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.12%
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.126.6 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.116
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.16

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.71%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.7%
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.2.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.15,210
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.42 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$66K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.31 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.50%

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 Arenac County compares

By median home value, Arenac County is the 74th most expensive of 83 counties in Michigan, and its typical home is worth more than 25% of all homes in Michigan.

Home values in Arenac County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$36K$581K
counties in Michigan ranked by median home value
#MichiganMedian valueHomes
1Leelanau County$598K16,590
2Keweenaw County$444K2,486
3Washtenaw County$410K112,154
4Emmet County$396K20,625
5Ottawa County$381K98,314
6Grand Traverse County$366K42,458
7Benzie County$363K13,036
8Charlevoix County$352K18,832
9Oakland County$349K437,325
10Livingston County$344K72,677
11Kent County$342K201,840
12Allegan County$332K47,382
13Clinton County$307K29,917
14Barry County$293K27,245
15Antrim County$275K18,192
16Berrien County$272K66,367
17Marquette County$270K29,470
18Kalamazoo County$266K82,440
19Macomb County$260K306,415
20Baraga County$258K5,907
21Eaton County$248K38,251
22Mackinac County$246K10,945
23Ionia County$242K21,552
24Midland County$239K32,634
74Arenac County$152K10,613

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

Markets in Arenac County, most valuable first

About the Arenac County market

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

The median sale price in Arenac County, MI is $129,000 (data through December 2019), based on deeds recorded with the county. That is up 73.5% from a year earlier.

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

311 homes sold in Arenac County, MI over the last 12 months (data through December 2019). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

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

Arenac County, MI is currently a balanced market, scoring 52 out of 100 on TopHap's market temperature index (data through December 2019). The score weighs sales velocity and price direction; above 60 favours sellers, below 40 favours buyers.

How many homes are there in Arenac County, MI?

Arenac County, MI contains 10,613 residential properties, with a median of 1,092 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1974. The median TopHap Estimate is $152K.

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

By median home value, Arenac County, MI is the 74th most expensive of 83 counties in Michigan. Its typical home is worth more than 25% 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 Arenac County, MI?

57% of homes in Arenac County, MI are owner-occupied. 12% are held by a company rather than an individual.

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

90% of mortgaged homes in Arenac County, MI are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 0.6% owe more than the home is worth.

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