Is Ingham County, MI a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Ingham County is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since May 2023

Since last year, Ingham County has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Ingham County is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Ingham County, MI

How much do homes in Ingham County, MI cost?

Median Sold Price

$191,191

$131/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since May 2023

+$6,563(+3.6%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Ingham County have sold for 3.6% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Ingham County was $191,191 in May 2024, up 3.6% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $131.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMay 2023May 2024CHANGE
1 $86K$90K
+4.7%
2 $121.8K$126.8K
+4.1%
3 $180.4K$189.9K
+5.2%
4 $289.8K$300.6K
+3.7%
5+ $400K$497.5K
+24.4%

Summary: Ingham County housing prices by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 4.7%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 4.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 5.2%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 3.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 24.4%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Eaton County
+14.2%
Jackson County
+12.5%
Clinton County
+3.9%
Ingham County
+3.6%
Shiawassee County
+2.9%

Housing Supply in Ingham County, MI

How many homes are available in Ingham County, MI?

Number of Homes For Sale

Apr 2024May 2024CHANGE
799875+9.5%

Summary: The Ingham County real estate market had 875 homes for sale in May 2024, a 9.5% increase compared to April 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2024May 2024CHANGE
1 1715
-11.8%
2 169182
+7.7%
3 361396
+9.7%
4 199219
+10.1%
5+ 5363
+18.9%

Summary: The Ingham County housing inventory by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 11.8%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 7.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 9.7%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 10.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 18.9%.

Number of Homes Sold

Apr 2024May 2024CHANGE
261277+6.1%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

74 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

50 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

153 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Ingham County, you could pay more than the asking price. 55.2% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 277 homes were sold or pending in Ingham County in May 2024, up by 6.1% month-over-month. Of the 277 sold homes, 27% were sold under asking, 18% were sold at asking, and 55% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Ingham County, MI

How long does it take to sell a home in Ingham County, MI?

Average Sale Time

May 2023May 2024CHANGE
34 Days23 Days-32.9%

Summary: Homes in Ingham County had an average of 23 days on market in May 2024, down by 32.9% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

227 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

36 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

14 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Ingham County are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During May 2024, 277 homes were sold in Ingham County; 82% of homes were sold within 30 days, 13% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 5% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

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