Most Affordable Cities in Michigan
Cities ranked by lowest median home value · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the most affordable cities in Michigan based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by lowest median home value from lowest to highest. Alpha leads the ranking with a value of $33,300 and a population of 222.
The top three cities are Alpha ($33,300), Marenisco ($45,400), and Flint ($47,600). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national most affordable cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Michigan.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Alpha | $33,300 | 222 |
| #2 | Marenisco | $45,400 | 198 |
| #3 | Flint | $47,600 | 80,835 |
| #4 | Beecher | $48,400 | 8,507 |
| #5 | Alba | $48,600 | 304 |
| #6 | Ramsay | $50,000 | 182 |
| #7 | Walkerville | $50,600 | 283 |
| #8 | Buena Vista | $51,800 | 5,904 |
| #9 | Skidway Lake | $53,700 | 2,800 |
| #10 | Saginaw | $54,000 | 43,879 |
| #11 | Greenland | $55,000 | 116 |
| #12 | Muskegon Heights | $55,800 | 9,902 |
| #13 | River Rouge | $55,900 | 7,092 |
| #14 | Mass City | $56,800 | 202 |
| #15 | Amasa | $56,900 | 262 |
| #16 | Rockland | $58,300 | 250 |
| #17 | Onaway | $59,100 | 701 |
| #18 | Ecorse | $59,400 | 9,170 |
| #19 | Whittemore | $59,600 | 447 |
| #20 | White Pine | $59,700 | 404 |
| #21 | Republic | $60,700 | 530 |
| #22 | Gaastra | $61,000 | 324 |
| #23 | Vandalia | $64,200 | 369 |
| #24 | Owendale | $65,000 | 207 |
| #25 | Newberry | $65,800 | 1,453 |
| #26 | Levering | $67,500 | 90 |
| #27 | Twining | $67,500 | 209 |
| #28 | Rose City | $67,900 | 588 |
| #29 | Watersmeet | $68,500 | 273 |
| #30 | Pinconning | $69,200 | 1,384 |
| #31 | K. I. Sawyer | $69,300 | 2,791 |
| #32 | Caspian | $69,400 | 553 |
| #33 | Prescott | $71,100 | 352 |
| #34 | Ewen | $71,200 | 286 |
| #35 | Fulton | $71,300 | 189 |
| #36 | Wakefield | $71,400 | 1,789 |
| #37 | Oscoda | $71,800 | 757 |
| #38 | Sherwood | $72,500 | 388 |
| #39 | Brownlee Park | $73,200 | 2,037 |
| #40 | Palmer | $74,700 | 342 |
| #41 | Ironwood | $74,900 | 5,004 |
| #42 | Ahmeek | $75,000 | 90 |
| #43 | Iron River | $75,000 | 3,009 |
| #44 | Bergland | $75,200 | 105 |
| #45 | Akron | $75,500 | 312 |
| #46 | Benton Harbor | $75,500 | 9,023 |
| #47 | Fairgrove | $75,600 | 492 |
| #48 | Inkster | $75,700 | 25,602 |
| #49 | Highland Park | $75,800 | 8,798 |
| #50 | Bessemer | $76,100 | 1,778 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the most affordable in Michigan?
Alpha ranks #1 for most affordable cities in Michigan with a value of $33,300 and a population of 222.
How many cities are ranked for most affordable cities in Michigan?
There are 50 cities ranked for most affordable cities in Michigan. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Michigan compare to other states for most affordable cities?
You can compare Michigan's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national most affordable cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.