Market Intelligence Report — MI-220

Midland, MI

Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.

Ref. No: 2026-MI-09
As of the latest 2026 data
Accelerated

Median Listing

$366K
+15.3% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.70
-12.2% YoY

Active Inventory

206
+45.7% YoY

Median DOM

43 Days
+14.7% YoY

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The market is currently experiencing accelerated conditions, driven by robust demand with a pending ratio of 0.70. This elevated demand has contributed to a 15.3% year-over-year increase in the median listing price, signaling continued upward price pressure. Active listings have also increased, but new listings are not keeping pace with the demand absorption.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

Local economic trends can influence how quickly homes sell and how much competition sellers may face.

Job Market

4.3%+0.1 pp YoY

Unemployment rate · Sep 2026

Shows whether local employment conditions are supporting buyer demand.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Population & Migration

83,754-0.0% YoY

Resident population · Jan 2025

Shows whether the area is gaining or losing potential housing demand.

U.S. Census Bureau via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Future Housing Supply

Data not yet available.

Shows whether future inventory pressure may increase.

Market Analysis

What's moving the Midland market right now.

Demand continues to outpace supply, as evidenced by a pending ratio of 0.70. While active listings have increased by 45.7% year-over-year, new listings have only grown by 22.4% over the same period, indicating that inventory growth is primarily from homes staying on the market longer rather than a surge of fresh supply. Pricing metrics reflect this dynamic, with the median listing price rising 15.3% year-over-year, although the median price per square foot has seen a 6.9% decrease. The year-over-year decline in the pending ratio by 12.2 percentage points suggests some moderation from prior periods, but overall demand remains strong.

Amber Grissom
Independent

“Local pricing and inventory dynamics across Midland shift block by block — happy to walk through what's actually closing.”

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$366K+0.7% MoM

Active Inventory

206+45.7% YoY

Days on Market

43+14.7% YoY

Sold Score™

69-12.2% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

69
Oct 23Sep 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Oct 23Sep 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Oct 23May 24Dec 24Jul 25Feb 26Sep 26

Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.

Market Signals & Indicators

Negotiating Leverage

Negotiating leverage is skewed toward the listing side due to the rapid pace of transactions indicated by the 0.70 pending ratio. While inventory levels have expanded, the strong demand absorption limits pressure on sellers to reduce prices. This environment encourages price discipline from sellers, as properties are still moving relatively quickly, despite a slight increase in median days on market.

Luxury Segment

The average listing price has increased by 4.9% year-over-year, yet the median listing price has grown considerably more at 15.3% year-over-year, indicating a narrowing spread. Concurrently, the median price per square foot has declined by 6.9% year-over-year. This suggests potential softness in the higher-priced segments, where $/sqft is weakening despite overall price gains driven by the middle of the market.

Supply Dynamics

206 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 120 per month.

Pricing Pressure
24.5%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +5.6% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved -6.9% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.70

Pending-to-active ratio — Accelerated.

Recommended For This Market

Accelerated

Selling in Midland, MI? Homes here are taking 6 days longer to sell than last year.

Demand in Midland, MI is outpacing supply. Well-prepared listings are still clearing quickly — pricing to the current pace matters more than waiting.

Buyer Demand Index
70%
Median Days on Market
43 days
Inventory YoY
+46%

Demand is strong in Midland, MI. Check your Sold Score before you price — conditions this favorable don't hold forever.

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Midland, MI
CBSA Code
33220
State
MI

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Analysis FAQ
  • What is the current market condition in Midland?+

    As of the latest 2026 data, the Midland metro is classified as Accelerated. Pending ratio is 0.70 with median days on market at 43.

  • Are home prices dropping in Midland?+

    Median listing price is $366K, +15.3% year over year. 24.5% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Midland?+

    The typical listing sits 43 days on market, a +14.7% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 120 per month.

  • What's happening in the Midland luxury market?+

    The average listing price has increased by 4.9% year-over-year, yet the median listing price has grown considerably more at 15.3% year-over-year, indicating a narrowing spread. Concurrently, the median price per square foot has declined by 6.9% year-over-year. This suggests potential softness in the higher-priced segments, where $/sqft is weakening despite overall price gains driven by the middle of the market.

  • Where can I find a trusted Midland real estate expert?+

    Primpted maintains a vetted registry of Midland agents with verified credentials, Google reviews, and neighborhood specialization. See the Featured Experts section above.

Data & Methodology

Primary data sourced via Realtor.com's RDC Inventory Core Metrics (CBSA-level), supplemented by editorial analysis and the Primpted local expert registry. Historical trends calculated on a rolling 12-month basis. Past direction is not a forecast.

As of the latest 2026 data · CBSA 33220 · 36mo history