Housing in Houghton Lake, MI

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

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$186,010

Houghton Lake vs Similar Cities

Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)

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

Median Home Value

32nd%ilemost expensive$122,800show rank

Median Rent

29th%ilemost expensive rent$791show rank

Rent Burden

51st%ilehighest rent burden18.7%show rank

Census Housing Data

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

Median Home Value

$122,800

Median Rent

$791

Total Housing Units

4,514

Vacancy Rate

38.8%

Owner Occupied

79.5%

Renter Occupied

20.5%

Median Property Tax

$1,329

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$630

Housing Types

Single Family

85.6%

Multi-Family

3.0%

Mobile Home

11.4%

The median home value in Houghton Lake, MI is $122,800. According to Zillow, the home value index for Houghton Lake is $186,010. The median rent is $791 per month (Census ACS). About 79.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1975. There are 4,514 total housing units.