Battle Creek, MI

Metro area in Michigan · Updated Jan 2026

12-Month Forecast ↑ +2.2%

Median Home Value

$178,104

↑ +3.3%

Year-over-year

Median Rent

$1,175/mo

↑ +4.2%

Year-over-year

Rental Yield

7.9%

Excellent for investors

5-Year Appreciation

+39.1%

Income Needed to Buy

$49,239

20% down, 30% DTI max

Active Listings

374

For-sale inventory

Price-to-Rent Ratio

12.6

Favors buying

Price Forecast

1 Month

↑ +0.5%

3 Months

↑ +1.4%

12 Months

↑ +2.2%

5-Year Price Trend

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