Detroit, MI Housing Market & Real Estate

Buyer's market-10.6% YoY

Housing market overview · Updated weekly ·

Quick answer: The median home sale price in Detroit, MI is $78,000, down 10.6% year-over-year. Homes sell in an average of 68 days with 2,657 active listings. The market is currently a buyer's market.

$78,000median sale price

Is Detroit a buyer's or seller's market?

Buyer's market6.4 months of supply68 avg. days on market

Detroit, MI is currently a buyer's market, based on 6.4 months of supply and homes selling in about 68 days. How we determine this →

Homes sold

418

Last 12 weeks

Days on market

68

Average pace

Active listings

2,657

6.4 months supply

Sale-to-list

95.0%

Below asking

Detroit, MI market data

Current housing market statistics for Detroit, MI
MetricValue
Median sale price$78,000
Median list price$109,900
Year-over-year price change-10.6%
Average days on market68 days
Active inventory2,657 listings
Months of supply6.4 months
Sale-to-list price ratio95.0%
Market conditionBuyer's market

Source: Redfin · Updated weekly

The Detroit housing market is currently classified as a buyer's market with a median sale price of $78,000. Prices have fallen 10.6% compared to last year, with homes spending an average of 68 days on market, indicating 6.4 months of inventory.This inventory level gives buyers significantly more negotiating power, allowing time to inspect properties thoroughly and potentially negotiate better terms.

Market trends

Homes for sale in Detroit

There are currently 2,657 homes listed for sale in Detroit, Michigan. The median listing price is $110K. Featured listings range from $30,000 to $650,000.

3 bedroom house for sale at 18293 Codding St Detroit - $30,000
$30,000

18293 Codding St

Detroit, MI

3 bd1 ba962 sqft
House6,970 sqft lot
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3 bedroom house for sale at 12201 Stout St Detroit - $35,000
$35,000

12201 Stout St

Detroit, MI

3 bd1 ba842 sqft
House5,227 sqft lot
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3 bedroom house for sale at 12096 Meyers Rd Detroit - $35,000
$35,000

12096 Meyers Rd

Detroit, MI

3 bd1 ba1,248 sqft
House4,792 sqft lot
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2 bedroom house for sale at 9244 Heyden St Detroit - $39,900
$39,900

9244 Heyden St

Detroit, MI

2 bd1 ba801 sqft
House5,227 sqft lot
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3 bedroom house for sale at 12400 Lansdowne St Detroit - $65,000
$65,000

12400 Lansdowne St

Detroit, MI

3 bd1 ba728 sqft
House5,663 sqft lot
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3 bedroom house for sale at 9289 Bedford St Detroit - $84,900
$84,900

9289 Bedford St

Detroit, MI

3 bd1 ba1,287 sqft
House4,792 sqft lot
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2 bedroom house for sale at 20035 Santa Barbara Dr Detroit - $104,900
$104,900

20035 Santa Barbara Dr

Detroit, MI

2 bd1 ba737 sqft
House9,583 sqft lot
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3 bedroom house for sale at 9390 Quincy St Detroit - $144,900
$144,900

9390 Quincy St

Detroit, MI

3 bd2 ba1,076 sqft
House3,049 sqft lot
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3 bedroom house for sale at 19189 Berden St Detroit - $169,900
$169,900

19189 Berden St

Detroit, MI

3 bd1 ba1,100 sqft
House6,534 sqft lot
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4 bedroom multi-family for sale at 14433 Mansfield St Detroit - $179,999
$179,999

14433 Mansfield St

Detroit, MI

4 bd2 ba2,678 sqft
Multi-family5,227 sqft lot
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7 bedroom house for sale at 5116 Harold St Detroit - $250,000
$250,000

5116 Harold St

Detroit, MI

7 bd2 ba1,272 sqft
House3,485 sqft lot
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10 bedroom multi-family for sale at 4234 W Davison Detroit - $650,000
$650,000

4234 W Davison

Detroit, MI

10 bd10 ba7,676 sqft
Multi-family7,841 sqft lot
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Active listings

2,657

Homes on market

Median list price

$110K

Avg. days on market

68

Days until sale

New this week

772

Newly listed

Price drops:21.1%of listings
Sale-to-list:95.0%

Top public schools in Detroit

50 schools tracked · 38,848 students

The largest public schools serving Detroit, MI by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.

Cass Technical High School

Grades 9-12 · 2,485 students

Public

Western International High School

Grades 9-12 · 1,931 students

Public

Renaissance High School

Grades 9-12 · 1,171 students

Public

Munger ElementaryMiddle School

Grades PK-8 · 933 students

Public

Detroit Service Learning Academy Campus

Grades PK-8 · 919 students

Charter

Earhart ElementaryMiddle School

Grades PK-8 · 899 students

Public

University Preparatory Art Design MiddleHigh

Grades 6-12 · 882 students

Charter

Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School

Grades PK-8 · 879 students

Public

Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Detroit?

The median home sale price in Detroit is $78,000, down 10.6% from last year.

How long do homes stay on market in Detroit?

Homes typically spend 68 days on market before going under contract.

Is Detroit a buyer's or seller's market?

With 6.4 months of supply, Detroit is currently a buyer's market.

How many homes are for sale in Detroit?

There are currently 2657 homes listed for sale in Detroit, MI.

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