The story of this market
The typical home in Barry County, Michigan sells for about $301,483, or $188 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.9% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 42 days to sell. Over the long run, values in this county have grown 136% since 2000. Last year 13 of 16 neighborhoods saw prices rise, so the story isn't the same street to street. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,362 a month.
HUD sets the fair market rent for a 2-bedroom at $1,362 a month. FEMA's National Risk Index rates overall hazard risk here as Relatively Low.
Price climate
Every year of price change, 2000–2025
+3.9%
2025
Each stripe is one year's median price change across the area's census tracts (FHFA repeat-sales index). Deep blue is a strong gain year, red a falling year. Best: 2022 (+15.1%). Worst: 2010 (-5.8%). Hover to read a year.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+4.5%
MI · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Rent benchmark
Fair market rent by size
$1,704
3-bed / month
HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal 2027, for this county. A typical rent for a modest unit, used to set housing-voucher payments.
Neighborhood price trend
Long-run price trend, 2000–2025
+3.9%
2025 change
FHFA repeat-sales index, median of 16 census tracts in this county (2000 = 100). Bars are each year's median change.
Natural hazard exposure
The area's risk shape
26
Relatively Low
FEMA National Risk Index. Each spoke is a hazard ranked nationally, where 100 is the most exposed. Expected annual loss: $17,090,612.
Mortgage activity
Home lending in this county
79.1%
2018 approval rate
| Year | Applications | Loans made | Approval | Investor share | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3557 | 2042 | 79.1% | 2.2% | $195,000 |
CFPB Home Mortgage Disclosure Act records: every mortgage application reported by lenders for homes in this county. Approval rate is approved ÷ decided (withdrawn and incomplete files excluded). Investor share and home value are the median census tract.
Barry County, Michigan
The Barry County housing market shows steady growth with home values rising moderately year-over-year. Low inventory levels continue to support pricing, though the pace of sales remains balanced for the region.
No ARED distress-ledger coverage for this county yet — the foreclosure ingest rotates the national county directory, and filings appear here once the county's posted notices are read. Key-figure check: median price diverges 26.3% from the nearest retained anchor (prior refresh cycle) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict.
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Median prices moved down 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 53 days on market with 4.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
17% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.27% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.5% · poverty 7.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Deterministic aggregate of 3 researched ZIP reports of 4 — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Barry County, Michigan — researched county-level history with a deterministic 1 / 3 / 5-year projection
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
No researched properties in this county yet — the property base layer populates as property research runs, and each property feeds its ZIP's roll-up.
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| 49046 | Delton | $249,900 | $178 | +4.1% | 62 | 97.2% | 12.5% | 4.8 | 56 | $1,268 | researched Sep 22 |
| 49058 | Hastings | $329,000 | $185 | -1.8% | 52 | 98.5% | 18% | 3.8 | 112 | $924 | researched Sep 22 |
| 49073 | Nashville | $175,000 | $118 | +2.4% | 42 | 98.5% | 12% | 3.2 | 18 | $875 | researched Sep 22 |
| 49333 | Middleville | $374,398 | $165 | +2.4% | 45 | 98.5% | 18% | 4.2 | 82 | $1,036 | researched Sep 22 |
Figures are each ZIP report's own latest research — the county roll-up aggregates them sales_count-weighted (population fallback); ZIPs cycle quarterly.
Barry County reports crime rates generally lower than the Michigan state average, with property crime being the most common offense in rural and small-town settings.
The county is served by several local school districts, with most schools maintaining average to above-average performance ratings compared to regional benchmarks.
The area faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including seasonal severe thunderstorms and winter weather, with flood risks primarily concentrated near the Thornapple River and various inland lakes.
Economic momentum is driven by a mix of manufacturing, agriculture, and proximity to the Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo employment hubs, with steady residential development in the Hastings and Middleville areas.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Michigan) — Disabled Veterans Homestead Exemption: Provides an exemption from property taxes levied for school operating purposes and potentially other local taxes depending on eligibility. State (Michigan) — General Property Tax Act: Property is assessed at 50% of true cash value (State Equalized Value). Taxable value is capped at the lesser of the state equalized value or the previous year's taxable value adjusted by the consumer price index (up to 5%), unless a transfer of ownership occurs.
The economy is anchored by a diverse manufacturing base, agricultural production, and a growing service sector that supports the local population.
The county is primarily served by a network of state highways, including M-37 and M-43, providing connectivity to larger regional employment centers.
The Barry County Equalization Department oversees the assessment process, ensuring property valuations align with state-mandated standards.
The county is served by various local school districts and intermediate school districts that manage educational and special education services.
Property insurance premiums in the region are influenced by standard Midwestern weather risks, with competitive rates available through regional and national carriers.
- Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Center4.823.6 mi
- Craig's Cruisers - Grand Rapids4.427.9 mi
- Dave & Buster's Kentwood4.128.3 mi
- Airway Fun Center4.523.3 mi
- Sky Zone Grand Rapids4.228.1 mi
- Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Center4.823.6 mi
- Craig's Cruisers - Grand Rapids4.427.9 mi
- Bell's Eccentric Cafe4.620.1 mi
- Allegan County Fair4.425.7 mi
- Wings Event Center4.421.5 mi
- Gun Lake Casino Resort416.7 mi
- Gilmore Car Museum4.97.4 mi
- Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park4.719.5 mi
- Fort Custer Recreation Area4.615.1 mi
- Yankee Springs Recreation Area4.69.3 mi
- Gilmore Car Museum4.97.4 mi
- Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Center4.823.6 mi
- Kalamazoo Valley Museum4.720.4 mi
- Kalamazoo Institute of Arts4.720.7 mi
- Historic Charlton Park4.79.5 mi
- Gull Lake Marine Bayside4.611.5 mi
- Saskatoon Golf Club4.318.6 mi
- Stoatin Brae Golf Club4.212.5 mi
- Stonehedge Golf Club4.611.1 mi
- Bedford Valley4.511.4 mi
- Yankee Springs Golf Course4.312.5 mi
- Meijer4.216.8 mi
- Kellogg Arena4.217.2 mi
- Meijer4.217.7 mi
- Meijer4.216.6 mi
- Dollar General4.17.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this county — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A massive outdoor destination featuring numerous lakes, hiking trails, and camping facilities that draw visitors year-round.
Provides significant recreational opportunities including fishing, kayaking, and scenic views throughout the county.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau QuickFacts and ACS profiles.
applies when — Real property owned and used as a homestead by a disabled veteran or their surviving spouse.
Provides an exemption from property taxes levied for school operating purposes and potentially other local taxes depending on eligibility.
MCL 211.7b
applies when — Transfer of interest in real estate consisting of not less than 1 or more than 4 residential dwelling units.
Sellers must provide a written disclosure statement to prospective buyers regarding the condition of the property, including known defects.
Seller Disclosure Act, Act 92 of 1993
applies when — Delinquency in real property tax payments.
A three-year forfeiture and foreclosure process. Property is forfeited to the county treasurer after two years of delinquency. If taxes remain unpaid by March 31 of the third year, the property is foreclosed upon by the Foreclosing Governmental Unit.
General Property Tax Act, Public Act 206 of 1893; MCL 211.78k
Property is assessed at 50% of true cash value (State Equalized Value). Taxable value is capped at the lesser of the state equalized value or the previous year's taxable value adjusted by the consumer price index (up to 5%), unless a transfer of ownership occurs. The tax is calculated by multiplying the taxable value by the local millage rate.
General Property Tax Act, Public Act 206 of 1893
Governance registry — every jurisdiction re-researches on a rolling 90-day cycle. Property reports compose these inherited burdens into a per-parcel ledger with conditional determinations. Informational only — not legal advice.