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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Oakland County is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since May 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Oakland County, MI

How much do homes in Oakland County, MI cost?

Median Sold Price

$334,716

$205/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since May 2023

+$9,841(+3.0%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Oakland County have sold for 3% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Oakland County was $334,716 in May 2024, up 3% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $205.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMay 2023May 2024CHANGE
1 $109.9K$125K
+13.7%
2 $203.1K$215.8K
+6.2%
3 $295.2K$312.4K
+5.8%
4 $469.8K$495K
+5.4%
5+ $637.2K$706.6K
+10.9%

Summary: Oakland County housing prices by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 13.7%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 6.2%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 5.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 5.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 10.9%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Washtenaw County
+6.8%
Macomb County
+4.8%
Livingston County
+4.4%
Wayne County
+3.2%
Oakland County
+3.0%

Housing Supply in Oakland County, MI

How many homes are available in Oakland County, MI?

Number of Homes For Sale

Apr 2024May 2024CHANGE
3,8034,427+16.4%

Summary: The Oakland County real estate market had 4,427 homes for sale in May 2024, a 16.4% increase compared to April 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2024May 2024CHANGE
1 7478
+5.4%
2 719768
+6.8%
3 1,6961,927
+13.6%
4 1,0641,316
+23.7%
5+ 250338
+35.2%

Summary: The Oakland County housing inventory by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 5.4%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 6.8%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 13.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 23.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 35.2%.

Number of Homes Sold

Apr 2024May 2024CHANGE
1,2191,276+4.7%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

409 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

197 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

669 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Oakland County, you could pay more than the asking price. 52.5% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 1,276 homes were sold or pending in Oakland County in May 2024, up by 4.7% month-over-month. Of the 1,275 sold homes, 32% were sold under asking, 15% were sold at asking, and 52% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Oakland County, MI

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

Average Sale Time

May 2023May 2024CHANGE
23 Days17 Days-25.5%

Summary: Homes in Oakland County had an average of 17 days on market in May 2024, down by 25.5% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

1,088 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

150 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

38 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During May 2024, 1276 homes were sold in Oakland County; 85% of homes were sold within 30 days, 12% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 3% 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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