Is Detroit, MI a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Detroit is a buyer's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

At the same time last year, Detroit was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Detroit is a Buyers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be lower and homes stay on the market longer.

Housing Prices in Detroit, MI

How much do homes in Detroit, MI cost?

Median Sold Price

$85,016

$67/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$6,639(+8.5%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Detroit have sold for 8.5% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Detroit was $85,016 in November 2024, up 8.5% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $67.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $213K$135K
-36.6%
2 $55K$59.9K
+8.9%
3 $74.9K$82.8K
+10.4%
4 $113.8K$125.1K
+9.9%
5+ $178.9K$195K
+9.0%

Summary: Detroit housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 36.6%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 8.9%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 10.4%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 9.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 9%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Highland Park
+29.0%
Hamtramck
+10.0%
Detroit
+8.5%
Ferndale
+4.3%
Royal Oak Charter Township
+2.0%

Housing Supply in Detroit, MI

How many homes are available in Detroit, MI?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
3,1083,170+2.0%

Summary: The Detroit real estate market had 3,170 homes for sale in November 2024, a 2.0% increase compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 8589
+4.7%
2 500497
-0.6%
3 1,9361,987
+2.6%
4 405408
+0.7%
5+ 182189
+3.8%

Summary: The Detroit housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 4.7%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 0.6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 2.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 0.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 3.8%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
543396-27.1%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

247 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

55 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

94 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Detroit, you may be able to get a good deal. 62.4% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 396 homes were sold or pending in Detroit in November 2024, down by 27.1% month-over-month. Of the 396 sold homes, 62% were sold under asking, 14% were sold at asking, and 24% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Detroit, MI

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
44 Days49 Days+9.9%

Summary: Homes in Detroit had an average of 49 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 9.9% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

195 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

142 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

59 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During November 2024, 396 homes were sold in Detroit; 49% of homes were sold within 30 days, 36% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 15% of homes were sold over 90 days.

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

Report Updated 17 Days Ago

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