Housing in East Tawas, MI
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$185,286
East Tawas vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. East Tawas is highlighted.
Median Home Value
28th%ilemost expensive$114,400show rank
Median Rent
6th%ilemost expensive rent$569show rank
Rent Burden
34th%ilehighest rent burden16.4%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$114,400
Median Rent
$569
Total Housing Units
1,911
Vacancy Rate
22.3%
Owner Occupied
70.0%
Renter Occupied
30.0%
Median Property Tax
$1,616
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$648
Housing Types
Single Family76.5%
Multi-Family21.3%
Mobile Home2.2%
The median home value in East Tawas, MI is $114,400. According to Zillow, the home value index for East Tawas is $185,286. The median rent is $569 per month (Census ACS). About 70.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1972. There are 1,911 total housing units.