Cities with the most expensive homes in Michigan
Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, plays a huge role for buyers.
The typical home value in the United States was $359,078 in December, 0.1% higher than the year before.
High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of January 15, the sits at 6.06%.
Although home prices have inflated all across the U.S., there are some cities that command a higher price tag than others. Location, size, age, and condition are all contributing factors to home value.
compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in Michigan using data from . Cities are ranked by the Zillow Home Values Index for all homes as of December 2025. The charts in this story were created automatically using .
Metros with the most cities in the top 30 in Michigan
#1. Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI: 13
#2. Traverse City, MI: 7
#3. Niles, MI: 4
#4. Holland, MI: 2
#5. Ann Arbor, MI: 1
#5. Grand Rapids-Kentwood, MI: 1
#30. Grosse Pointe Farms
- Typical home value: $493,193
- 1-year price change: +6.7%
- 5-year price change: +34.0%
- Metro area: Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
#29. Leonard
- Typical home value: $498,082
- 1-year price change: +4.7%
- 5-year price change: +35.3%
- Metro area: Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
#28. Ann Arbor
- Typical home value: $502,403
- 1-year price change: +3.0%
- 5-year price change: +29.9%
- Metro area: Ann Arbor, MI
#27. Huntington Woods
- Typical home value: $513,406
- 1-year price change: +4.5%
- 5-year price change: +33.5%
- Metro area: Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
#26. Harbor Springs
- Typical home value: $523,248
- 1-year price change: +2.7%
- 5-year price change: +50.4%
- Metro area: not in a metro area
#25. Beverly Hills
- Typical home value: $561,136
- 1-year price change: +5.4%
- 5-year price change: +38.3%
- Metro area: Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
#24. Northville
- Typical home value: $569,733
- 1-year price change: +6.7%
- 5-year price change: +36.4%
- Metro area: Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
#23. Maple City
- Typical home value: $579,518
- 1-year price change: +0.7%
- 5-year price change: +47.7%
- Metro area: Traverse City, MI
#22. Glen Arbor
- Typical home value: $586,643
- 1-year price change: +4.1%
- 5-year price change: +55.0%
- Metro area: Traverse City, MI
#21. Bingham Farms
- Typical home value: $590,502
- 1-year price change: +5.3%
- 5-year price change: +34.0%
- Metro area: Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
#20. Suttons Bay
- Typical home value: $607,371
- 1-year price change: -2.1%
- 5-year price change: +40.3%
- Metro area: Traverse City, MI
#19. Saugatuck
- Typical home value: $612,039
- 1-year price change: +7.1%
- 5-year price change: +65.3%
- Metro area: Holland, MI
#18. Empire
- Typical home value: $614,331
- 1-year price change: +1.1%
- 5-year price change: +47.0%
- Metro area: Traverse City, MI
#17. Oakland
- Typical home value: $623,483
- 1-year price change: +3.6%
- 5-year price change: +38.8%
- Metro area: Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
#16. New Buffalo
- Typical home value: $625,049
- 1-year price change: +6.4%
- 5-year price change: +54.5%
- Metro area: Niles, MI
#15. East Grand Rapids
- Typical home value: $632,263
- 1-year price change: +6.3%
- 5-year price change: +52.4%
- Metro area: Grand Rapids-Kentwood, MI
#14. Douglas
- Typical home value: $641,894
- 1-year price change: +6.6%
- 5-year price change: +58.4%
- Metro area: Holland, MI
#13. Bloomfield Hills
- Typical home value: $642,303
- 1-year price change: +4.2%
- 5-year price change: +37.9%
- Metro area: Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
#12. Birmingham
- Typical home value: $697,928
- 1-year price change: +3.6%
- 5-year price change: +34.8%
- Metro area: Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
#11. Harbert
- Typical home value: $725,229
- 1-year price change: +8.5%
- 5-year price change: +51.9%
- Metro area: Niles, MI
#10. Grosse Pointe Shores
- Typical home value: $736,027
- 1-year price change: +9.1%
- 5-year price change: +40.1%
- Metro area: Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
#9. Union Pier
- Typical home value: $756,665
- 1-year price change: +8.6%
- 5-year price change: +53.2%
- Metro area: Niles, MI
#8. Northport
- Typical home value: $757,954
- 1-year price change: +0.6%
- 5-year price change: +47.9%
- Metro area: Traverse City, MI
#7. Kewadin
- Typical home value: $818,396
- 1-year price change: +3.0%
- 5-year price change: +74.3%
- Metro area: not in a metro area
#6. Lakeside
- Typical home value: $829,553
- 1-year price change: +4.5%
- 5-year price change: +45.2%
- Metro area: Niles, MI
#5. Lake Leelanau
- Typical home value: $836,986
- 1-year price change: +0.5%
- 5-year price change: +47.5%
- Metro area: Traverse City, MI
#4. Franklin
- Typical home value: $851,026
- 1-year price change: +4.5%
- 5-year price change: +41.2%
- Metro area: Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
#3. Orchard Lake
- Typical home value: $913,804
- 1-year price change: +2.8%
- 5-year price change: +36.0%
- Metro area: Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
#2. Leland
- Typical home value: $1,123,707
- 1-year price change: -0.8%
- 5-year price change: +59.8%
- Metro area: Traverse City, MI
#1. Lake Angelus
- Typical home value: $1,703,820
- 1-year price change: +4.6%
- 5-year price change: +37.3%
- Metro area: Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI