Housing in Akron, MI

Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$115,975

Akron vs Similar Cities

Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)

Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Akron is highlighted.

Median Home Value

9th%ilemost expensive$75,500show rank

Median Rent

40th%ilemost expensive rent$869show rank

Rent Burden

47th%ilehighest rent burden18.1%show rank

Census Housing Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Median Home Value

$75,500

Median Rent

$869

Total Housing Units

162

Vacancy Rate

13.6%

Owner Occupied

82.1%

Renter Occupied

17.9%

Median Property Tax

$1,179

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$594

Housing Types

Single Family

95.7%

Multi-Family

2.5%

Mobile Home

1.9%

The median home value in Akron, MI is $75,500. According to Zillow, the home value index for Akron is $115,975. The median rent is $869 per month (Census ACS). About 82.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1954. There are 162 total housing units.