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Westland, MI—48186

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$203,000
2.5% YoY Growth
Household Income
$67,200
36.7% YoY Growth
Days on Market
23
10.0% Shorter YoY
Home Price Forecast
0.2%
Median Rent
$1,350
1.4% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$975
2.5% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,100
0.0% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$1,540
2.5% YoY Growth

Other Zip Codes in Westland, MI

48185
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Westland, MI

As of May '26, the median home price in Westland, MI is $203,000, with a year-over-year change of 2.5%. This indicates that home prices in Westland, MI are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.2%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$203,0002.5%
Single Family $203,0003.0%
Condos $174,0001.2%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • N/A
    N/A
    2 Bed
    		$120,0000.0%
    3 Bed
    		$215,0001.9%
    4 Bed
    		$271,0002.3%
    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    1.7%
    1 Bedroom
    7.3%
    2 Bedrooms
    21.5%
    3 Bedrooms
    56.2%
    4 Bedrooms
    11.0%
    5+ Bedrooms
    2.4%

    Rental Trends — Westland, MI

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Westland, MI is $1,400, with a year-over-year rent change of 1.4%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Westland, MI is 1-bedrooms: $1,020, 2-bedrooms: $1,100, 3-bedrooms: $1,560, 4-bedrooms: $2,050. The most common rental property sizes in Westland, MI are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 37.3% and 32.0% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,350$1,400
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent $975$1,020
    2 Bed Rent $1,100$1,100
    3 Bed Rent $1,540$1,560
    4 Bed Rent $1,700$2,050
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    4.4%
    1 Bedroom
    20.1%
    2 Bedrooms
    37.3%
    3 Bedrooms
    32.0%
    4 Bedrooms
    4.1%
    5+ Bedrooms
    2.1%

    Property Listings — Westland, MI

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Westland, MI is 23. This is a decrease of -10.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 14.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$210,000-7.0%
    Listing Count
    		861.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.3%1.0%
    Days on Market
    		23-10.0%
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    Demographics — Westland, MI

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Westland, MI has a population of 35,800, which has increased by 4.5% over the past 5 years. Westland, MI is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 23.0% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 19.1% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 7.6% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		35,8004.5%
    % Under 18
    		23.0%3.6%
    % Seniors
    		14.2%4.4%
    % WFH
    		7.6%137.5%
    % w/ College Degree
    		19.1%10.4%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Westland, MI is a predominantly white area, with 61.3% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 14.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Westland, MI is black, making up 23.3% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 7.1% of the population in Westland, MI, and this percentage has increased by 22.4% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		61.3%-14.1%
    % Black
    		23.3%19.5%
    % Hispanic
    		5.5%25.0%
    % Asian
    		1.9%-24.0%
    % Foreign Born
    		7.1%22.4%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Westland, MI

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 625 mortgage originations in Westland, MI, of which 68.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 71.0%, with 43.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Westland, MI. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 18.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		625
    % Conventional Loans
    		68.0%
    % Government Loans
    		32.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		1.0%
    % Second Loans
    		0.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		18.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Westland, MI

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Westland, MI under the Section 8 program is 10.6%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Westland, MI, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		498
    Total Units Section 8
    		443
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		10.6%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		91.0%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$75$975$1,050
    2 Bedroom$230$1,100$1,330
    3 Bedroom$90$1,540$1,630
    4 Bedroom$60$1,700$1,760

    Affordability — Westland, MI

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio2.6
    Median Home Price$203,000
    Median Household Income$67,200

    Westland, MI — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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