Housing in Big Rapids, MI
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Redfin — January 2026Median Sale Price
$249,000
Median List Price
$284,900
Price Per Sq Ft
$140
Days on Market
26
Active Inventory
18
Months of Supply
3.6
Seller's market
Zillow Home Value
$207,332
ZHVI — January 2026
Price Trends
Source: RedfinMarket Competitiveness
Source: RedfinSold Above List
40.0%
Off Market in 2 Weeks
33.3%
Sale-to-List Ratio
99.1%
Buyer's market
Market Activity
Source: RedfinHomes Sold
5
New Listings
4
Pending Sales
6
Price Per Square Foot
Source: RedfinMedian Sale $/SF
$140
Median List $/SF
$163
Big Rapids vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Big Rapids is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Rent Burden
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$134,200
Median Rent
$815
Total Housing Units
3,347
Vacancy Rate
16.5%
Owner Occupied
40.3%
Renter Occupied
59.7%
Median Property Tax
$2,343
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$967
Housing Types
The current median sale price in Big Rapids, MI is $249,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 26 days on the market. 40.0% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 3.6 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $140. The median rent is $815 per month (Census ACS). About 40.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1970. There are 3,347 total housing units.