Housing in Manistee, MI
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$246,841
Manistee vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Manistee is highlighted.
Median Home Value
39th%ilemost expensive$144,400show rank
Median Rent
26th%ilemost expensive rent$771show rank
Rent Burden
28th%ilehighest rent burden15.6%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$144,400
Median Rent
$771
Total Housing Units
3,577
Vacancy Rate
21.8%
Owner Occupied
73.5%
Renter Occupied
26.5%
Median Property Tax
$1,890
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$740
Housing Types
Single Family75.5%
Multi-Family24.6%
Mobile Home0.0%
The median home value in Manistee, MI is $144,400. According to Zillow, the home value index for Manistee is $246,841. The median rent is $771 per month (Census ACS). About 73.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1951. There are 3,577 total housing units.