Housing in Tawas City, MI
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$191,991
Tawas City vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Tawas City is highlighted.
Median Home Value
32nd%ilemost expensive$124,000show rank
Median Rent
31st%ilemost expensive rent$810show rank
Rent Burden
65th%ilehighest rent burden20.8%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$124,000
Median Rent
$810
Total Housing Units
931
Vacancy Rate
26.9%
Owner Occupied
77.7%
Renter Occupied
22.3%
Median Property Tax
$1,569
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$734
Housing Types
Single Family79.6%
Multi-Family15.5%
Mobile Home4.9%
The median home value in Tawas City, MI is $124,000. According to Zillow, the home value index for Tawas City is $191,991. The median rent is $810 per month (Census ACS). About 77.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1968. There are 931 total housing units.