Wellston, MI49689

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$152,000
1.2% YoY Growth
Median Household Income
$62,100
56.0% 5-Year Growth
Days on Market
80
30.0% Longer than last year
Home Price Forecast
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Median Rent
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1-Bed Rent
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2-Bed Rent
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3-Bed Rent
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Property Listings — Wellston, MI

As of Oct '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Wellston, MI is 80. This is a increase of 30.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 0.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
Median Listing Price
$195,00033.0%
Listing Count
19-20.0%
Listings as % of Homes0.4%-20.0%
Days on Market
8030.0%
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Demographics — Wellston, MI

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Wellston, MI has a population of 1,790, which has increased by 26.3% over the past 5 years. Wellston, MI is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 18.1% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 21.8% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 18.7% reporting working from home.

MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
Population
1,79026.3%
% Under 18
18.1%17.5%
% Seniors
21.8%-22.4%
% WFH
18.7%466.7%
% w/ College Degree
21.8%73.0%
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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Wellston, MI is a predominantly white area, with 91.9% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 5.5% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Wellston, MI is hispanic, making up 3.2% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 0.5% of the population in Wellston, MI, and this percentage has decreased by 72.2% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
% White
91.9%-5.5%
% Black
1.4%∞%
% Hispanic
3.2%255.6%
% Asian
0.0%-100.0%
% Foreign Born
0.5%-72.2%
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Mortgage and Risk — Wellston, MI

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 38 mortgage originations in Wellston, MI, of which 74.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 69.0%, with 29.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Wellston, MI. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 13.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

MetricZip Code Average
Total Loan Originations
38
% Conventional Loans
74.0%
% Government Loans
26.0%
% Investor Loans
0.0%
% Second Loans
26.0%
% Cash Out Refinance
13.0%

Loan Activity

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Rentals and Section 8 — Wellston, MI

Wellston, MI lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD
1
Total Units Section 8
1
% Rentals under Section 8
N/A
% Occupied Section 8
N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
1 BedroomN/AN/A$710
2 BedroomN/AN/A$930
3 BedroomN/AN/A$1,180
4 BedroomN/AN/A$1,330

Affordability — Wellston, MI

Home Price to Income Ratio

MetricZip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio2.4
Median Home Price$152,000
Median Household Income$62,100

Wellston, MI — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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