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Battle Creek, MI—49017

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$192,000
3.0% YoY Growth
Household Income
$58,500
19.6% YoY Growth
Days on Market
29
16.0% Shorter YoY
Home Price Forecast
1.3%
Median Rent
$975
4.6% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$875
18.4% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,000
13.9% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$1,250
35.0% YoY Growth

Other Zip Codes in Battle Creek, MI

490144901549037
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Battle Creek, MI

As of May '26, the median home price in Battle Creek, MI is $192,000, with a year-over-year change of 3.0%. This indicates that home prices in Battle Creek, MI are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.3%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$192,0003.0%
Single Family $192,0002.7%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed

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  • Rentals and Section 8
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    2 Bed
    		$153,0003.4%
    3 Bed
    		$209,0003.5%
    4 Bed
    		$238,0002.6%
    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    2.5%
    1 Bedroom
    11.9%
    2 Bedrooms
    24.3%
    3 Bedrooms
    43.9%
    4 Bedrooms
    13.1%
    5+ Bedrooms
    4.4%

    Rental Trends — Battle Creek, MI

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Battle Creek, MI is $1,030, with a year-over-year rent change of -4.6%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Battle Creek, MI is studios: $725, 1-bedrooms: $902, 2-bedrooms: $1,060, 3-bedrooms: $1,300, 4-bedrooms: $2,900. The most common rental property sizes in Battle Creek, MI are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 35.9% and 33.7% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$975$1,030
    Studio Rent $725$725
    1 Bed Rent $875$902
    2 Bed Rent $1,000$1,060
    3 Bed Rent $1,250$1,300
    4 Bed Rent $2,900$2,900
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    9.0%
    1 Bedroom
    33.7%
    2 Bedrooms
    35.9%
    3 Bedrooms
    14.4%
    4 Bedrooms
    4.1%
    5+ Bedrooms
    2.9%

    Property Listings — Battle Creek, MI

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Battle Creek, MI is 29. This is a decrease of -16.0% 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 15.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$198,000-5.0%
    Listing Count
    		7921.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.7%21.0%
    Days on Market
    		29-16.0%
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    Demographics — Battle Creek, MI

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Battle Creek, MI has a population of 20,800, which has decreased by -4.6% over the past 5 years. Battle Creek, MI is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 21.2% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 20.4% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 7.0% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		20,800-4.6%
    % Under 18
    		21.2%-7.8%
    % Seniors
    		19.9%4.7%
    % WFH
    		7.0%204.3%
    % w/ College Degree
    		20.4%9.1%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Battle Creek, MI is a predominantly white area, with 77.9% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 0.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Battle Creek, MI is black, making up 9.6% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 2.9% of the population in Battle Creek, MI, and this percentage has increased by 7.4% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		77.9%-0.1%
    % Black
    		9.6%-8.6%
    % Hispanic
    		5.9%-3.3%
    % Asian
    		0.9%800.0%
    % Foreign Born
    		2.9%7.4%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Battle Creek, MI

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 484 mortgage originations in Battle Creek, MI, of which 75.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 67.0%, with 37.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Battle Creek, MI. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 12.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		484
    % Conventional Loans
    		75.0%
    % Government Loans
    		25.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		2.0%
    % Second Loans
    		1.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		12.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Battle Creek, MI

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Battle Creek, MI under the Section 8 program is 8.2%. 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. 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Battle Creek, MI, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 1-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		308
    Total Units Section 8
    		308
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		8.2%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		80.0%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom-$5$875$870
    2 Bedroom$60$1,000$1,060
    3 Bedroom$50$1,250$1,300
    4 Bedroom-$1,440$2,900$1,460

    Affordability — Battle Creek, MI

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio2.8
    Median Home Price$192,000
    Median Household Income$58,500

    Battle Creek, MI — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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