Housing in Bad Axe, MI
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$170,642
Bad Axe vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Bad Axe is highlighted.
Median Home Value
24th%ilemost expensive$106,700show rank
Median Rent
20th%ilemost expensive rent$731show rank
Rent Burden
49th%ilehighest rent burden18.5%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$106,700
Median Rent
$731
Total Housing Units
1,514
Vacancy Rate
9.8%
Owner Occupied
56.5%
Renter Occupied
43.5%
Median Property Tax
$1,727
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$600
Housing Types
Single Family75.1%
Multi-Family23.6%
Mobile Home1.3%
The median home value in Bad Axe, MI is $106,700. According to Zillow, the home value index for Bad Axe is $170,642. The median rent is $731 per month (Census ACS). About 56.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1961. There are 1,514 total housing units.