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 December 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

$85,917

$68/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since December 2023

+$6,120(+7.7%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Detroit have sold for 7.7% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Detroit was $85,917 in December 2024, up 7.7% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $68.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSDec 2023Dec 2024CHANGE
1 $230K$130K
-43.5%
2 $55.1K$60K
+8.8%
3 $74.9K$84K
+12.1%
4 $115.2K$126K
+9.4%
5+ $193K$190.5K
-1.3%

Summary: Detroit housing prices by bedroom type for December 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 43.5%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 8.8%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 12.1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 9.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 1.3%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Highland Park
+36.9%
Detroit
+7.7%
Ferndale
+4.7%
Royal Oak Charter Township
+1.8%

Housing Supply in Detroit, MI

How many homes are available in Detroit, MI?

Number of Homes For Sale

Nov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
2,9102,9160.2%

Summary: The Detroit real estate market had 2,916 homes for sale in December 2024, a 0.2% increase compared to November 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
1 8083
+3.8%
2 445465
+4.5%
3 1,8231,796
-1.5%
4 387401
+3.6%
5+ 175171
-2.3%

Summary: The Detroit housing inventory by bedroom type for December 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 3.8%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 4.5%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 1.5%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 3.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 2.3%.

Number of Homes Sold

Nov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
466390-16.3%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

231 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

68 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

91 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. 59.2% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 390 homes were sold or pending in Detroit in December 2024, down by 16.3% month-over-month. Of the 390 sold homes, 59% were sold under asking, 17% were sold at asking, and 23% 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

Dec 2023Dec 2024CHANGE
48 Days46 Days-4.1%

Summary: Homes in Detroit had an average of 46 days on market in Dec 2024, down by 4.1% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

200 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

142 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

48 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 December 2024, 390 homes were sold in Detroit; 51% of homes were sold within 30 days, 36% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 12% 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 15 Days Ago

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