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Escanaba, Michigan real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Escanaba, MI (Delta County) — Census median home value $116,600, county listing prices up about 15.4% over the past year.
Escanaba, MI is in Delta County, Michigan — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 12,374, with a median household income of $40,169. Census data puts Escanaba's median home value at $116,600.
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Escanaba market snapshot
Population
12,374
Median Household Income
$40,169
Median Home Value (city)
$116,600
Median Gross Rent
$661/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+15.4%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Escanaba's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $116,600.
County Price Trend
Delta County's FHFA house price index shows a 15.4% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Escanaba has an estimated population of 12,374 and a median household income of $40,169, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Escanaba's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.9x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 20% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Escanaba FAQ
What are home values like in Escanaba, MI?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Escanaba's median home value at $116,600.
What is the population of Escanaba, MI?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Escanaba's population at approximately 12,374.
What's the median rent in Escanaba, MI?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Escanaba at approximately $661 per month.
What is the median household income in Escanaba, MI?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Escanaba at approximately $40,169.
Is the Escanaba housing market growing?
Delta County's FHFA house price index shows a 15.4% annual change in 2025.
Is Escanaba, MI affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Escanaba's median home value at about 2.9 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 20% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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