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Market AnalysisUpdated March 2026

Macomb County, MI — Market Snapshot

Real estate market data for Macomb County, Michigan. Census demographics, rental trends, and economic indicators for investors and developers.

Population

877,624

ACS 2023

Median Household Income

$82,332

ACS 2023

Renter-Occupied

25%

ACS 2023

Median Rent

$1,199/mo

ACS 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023

Population & Income Profile

Age Distribution

Under 19
22.9%
Ages 20–29
12.8%
Ages 30–39
12.9%
Ages 40–49
12.3%
Ages 50–59
14.2%
Ages 60–69
13.1%
Over 70
11.9%

Household Income Distribution

Under $30K
17.0%
$30K–$50K
15.0%
$50K–$75K
00.0%
$75K–$100K
00.0%
$100K–$150K
00.0%
Above $150K
00.0%

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023

Housing Affordability

Affordability Label

Affordable (3-4x)

ACS 2023

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.7x

Redfin SFR ÷ FRED Per Capita Income
Very Affordable (<3x)Moderate (3–5x)Expensive (5–7x)Very Expensive (>7x)
4.7x

At 4.7x price-to-income, Macomb County sits in the moderate affordability range.

Affordability label: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023. Price-to-income: Redfin median sale price (SFR, Dec 2025) ÷ FRED per capita personal income (Q4 2025).

Housing Market Overview

Median Home Value
$285,000
Median Gross Rent
$1,199/mo
Homeownership Rate
75%
Typical Monthly Housing Cost(owner-occupied w/ mortgage)
$1,244/mo
Median Annual Property Tax(ACS estimate)
$3,360
Vacancy Rate
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023. Monthly Housing Cost: ACS B25105. Property Tax: ACS B25103.

Home Price Index

Macomb County HPI

177.7

FRED Q4 2025

Since 2020

+47.1%

vs. 2020 baseline

Macomb County home values have appreciated 47.1% since 2020, trailing the Michigan statewide average of 61.4%.

Source: Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) — FHFA House Price Index. Updated Q4 2025.

Investment Analysis

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Market Tier

Bawa Score: 70 / 100

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Economic Indicators

Unemployment Rate
4.6%
Per Capita Personal Income
$60,760
Labor Force
432,541
GDP
$44B
Building Permits
1,317

▼ −18.4% since 2020

State Overview

State Tax Revenue (quarterly)millions USD, not seasonally adjusted
$11.5B
State Home Price Index
571.0
State GDP
$702B

Source: Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED). Updated Q4 2025.

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