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Michigan Center, Michigan houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Michigan Center, MI (Jackson County) — Census median home value $159,500, county listing prices down about 3.6% over the past year. Market data for Michigan Center houses and the broader area.
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Michigan Center, MI is in Jackson County, Michigan — this guide covers houses in Michigan Center and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 4,623, with a median household income of $68,114. Census data puts Michigan Center houses at a median value of $159,500 (all owner-occupied homes); Jackson County's current median listing price runs $259,900, down about 3.6% over the past year.
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Market overview
Michigan Center housing market
Michigan Center is in Jackson County, Michigan. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Michigan Center and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$159,500
Population (Census ACS)
4,623
Median household income
$68,114
County price trend (2025)
4.71% 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
Michigan Center market snapshot
Population
4,623
County
Jackson County
Median Household Income
$68,114
Median Home Value (city)
$159,500
Median Listing Price (Jackson County)
$259,900
Median Gross Rent
$1,051/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-3.6%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Michigan Center's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $159,500. Separately, Jackson County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $259,900. 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
Jackson County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.71% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Michigan Center has an estimated population of 4,623 and a median household income of $68,114, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Michigan Center's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.3x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 19% 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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County guide: Jackson County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Michigan Center.
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Nearby communities include Vandercook Lake, Jackson, Napoleon, Grass Lake, Brooklyn, Vineyard Lake, Cement City, Parma, Spring Arbor, Hanover, Concord, Springport.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Lake LeAnn (~13.0 mi), Manchester (~15.7 mi), Leslie (~16.4 mi), Chelsea (~16.5 mi), Addison (~16.8 mi), Onsted (~16.8 mi), Stockbridge (~17.0 mi), Manitou Beach-Devils Lake (~17.1 mi), North Adams (~20.6 mi), Clinton (~21.4 mi), Dansville (~22.6 mi), Dexter (~23.7 mi), Jonesville (~24.6 mi), Tecumseh (~24.7 mi), Mason (~25.1 mi), Clayton (~25.5 mi).
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Census & home facts
Michigan Center data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
4,623
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$159,500
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$68,114
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,051
County FHFA annual change (2025)
4.71%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$259,900
Census place type
CDP
County
Jackson County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
5.04 sq mi
Census GEOID
2653580
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Michigan Center FAQ
What are houses worth in Michigan Center, MI?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Michigan Center at $159,500. Jackson County's current median listing price runs $259,900, down about 3.6% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Michigan Center, MI?
For owner-occupied houses in Michigan Center, Census ACS data shows a median value of $159,500. Active listing prices in Jackson County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Michigan Center, MI?
Michigan Center houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Jackson 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 Michigan Center, MI?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Michigan Center's population at approximately 4,623.
What's the median rent in Michigan Center, MI?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Michigan Center at approximately $1,051 per month.
What is the median household income in Michigan Center, MI?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Michigan Center at approximately $68,114.
Is the Michigan Center housing market growing?
Jackson County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.71% annual change in 2025.
Is Michigan Center, MI affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Michigan Center's median home value at about 2.3 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 19% 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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