Housing in West Branch, MI

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

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$203,755

West Branch vs Similar Cities

Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)

Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. West Branch is highlighted.

Median Home Value

28th%ilemost expensive$114,300show rank

Median Rent

37th%ilemost expensive rent$847show rank

Rent Burden

85th%ilehighest rent burden25.4%show rank

Census Housing Data

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

Median Home Value

$114,300

Median Rent

$847

Total Housing Units

1,134

Vacancy Rate

11.8%

Owner Occupied

37.5%

Renter Occupied

62.5%

Median Property Tax

$1,899

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$791

Housing Types

Single Family

58.3%

Multi-Family

41.7%

Mobile Home

0.0%

The median home value in West Branch, MI is $114,300. According to Zillow, the home value index for West Branch is $203,755. The median rent is $847 per month (Census ACS). About 37.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1973. There are 1,134 total housing units.