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Data from November 2026

The counties of Michigan

Michigan has 83 counties. The most populous is Wayne County (1,772,259 people); the most expensive homes are in Leelanau County ($458,400) and the least expensive in Gogebic County ($107,200). Each has its own page with prices, limits and help nearby.

Key numbers in Michigan

Counties
83
each with its own page
People
10.1M
Census, Average 2020–2024
Typical home
$231,600
median value in Michigan

Source: American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates Average 2020–2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (external site) Source: FHA mortgage limits (HUD) Data from 2026 data FHA mortgage limits (HUD) (external site)

Map and extremes

Where it costs more and less in Michigan

Map of Michigan: typical home value by county

Typical home value by county

  • Under $152,800
  • $152,800–$169,800
  • $169,800–$190,100
  • $190,100–$239,000
  • $239,000 or more
  • People

    Highest
    1,772,259
    Wayne County
    Lowest
    2,133
    Keweenaw County
  • Typical home

    Highest
    $458,400
    Leelanau County
    Lowest
    $107,200
    Gogebic County
  • Typical rent

    Highest
    $1,463
    Washtenaw County
    Lowest
    $540
    Ontonagon County

The full list

Every county in Michigan

Type a name to filter or tap a column to sort. Each county links to its page.

Census medians; FHA limit for one unit. · American Community Survey · Average 2020–2024 · FHA mortgage limits · 2026 data Source: American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates Average 2020–2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (external site)

Frequently asked questions

How many counties does Michigan have?

Michigan has 83 counties. The most populous is Wayne County (1,772,259 people) and the least populous Keweenaw County (2,133), per the Census (Average 2020–2024).

Which county in Michigan has the most expensive homes?

By typical value (Average 2020–2024, Census), the most expensive is Leelanau County ($458,400) and the least expensive Gogebic County ($107,200).

Where is rent highest in Michigan?

The highest typical rent is in Washtenaw County ($1,463 a month) and the lowest in Ontonagon County ($540), per the Census (Average 2020–2024).

Which county in Michigan has the highest FHA limit?

In 2026 data, every county in Michigan has the same FHA limit for one unit: $541,287.