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Jenison, Michigan houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Jenison, MI (Ottawa County) — Census median home value $257,600, county listing prices up about 0.5% over the past year. Market data for Jenison houses and the broader area.
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Jenison, MI is in Ottawa County, Michigan — this guide covers houses in Jenison and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 17,334, with a median household income of $86,063. Census data puts Jenison houses at a median value of $257,600 (all owner-occupied homes); Ottawa County's current median listing price runs $499,900, up about 0.5% over the past year.
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Market overview
Jenison housing market
Jenison is in Ottawa County, Michigan. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Jenison and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$257,600
Population (Census ACS)
17,334
Median household income
$86,063
County price trend (2025)
4.66% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Jenison market snapshot
Population
17,334
County
Ottawa County
Median Household Income
$86,063
Median Home Value (city)
$257,600
Median Listing Price (Ottawa County)
$499,900
Median Gross Rent
$1,962/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+0.5%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Jenison's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $257,600. Separately, Ottawa County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $499,900. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Ottawa County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.66% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Jenison has an estimated population of 17,334 and a median household income of $86,063, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Jenison's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.0x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 27% 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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Census & home facts
Jenison data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
17,334
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$257,600
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$86,063
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,962
County FHFA annual change (2025)
4.66%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$499,900
Census place type
CDP
County
Ottawa County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
5.86 sq mi
Census GEOID
2641680
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Jenison FAQ
What are houses worth in Jenison, MI?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Jenison at $257,600. Ottawa County's current median listing price runs $499,900, up about 0.5% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Jenison, MI?
For owner-occupied houses in Jenison, Census ACS data shows a median value of $257,600. Active listing prices in Ottawa County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Jenison, MI?
Jenison houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Ottawa County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Jenison, MI?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Jenison's population at approximately 17,334.
What's the median rent in Jenison, MI?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Jenison at approximately $1,962 per month.
What is the median household income in Jenison, MI?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Jenison at approximately $86,063.
Is the Jenison housing market growing?
Ottawa County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.66% annual change in 2025.
Is Jenison, MI affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Jenison's median home value at about 3.0 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 27% 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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