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West Ishpeming, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Marquette County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
2,714
Population
917/sq mi density
$80,500
Median Income
$33,350 per capita
$166,100
Home Value
$176,729 Zillow
$1,048
Median Rent
27.6% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
249 sunny days/yr
61
Violent Crime/100K
1,375 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$80,500 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$166,100 home value, $1,048/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
61 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$166,100
41% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,048/mo
10% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
88.6%
35% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,144
Median year built: 1971
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$166,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$176,729
Median Sale Price
$200,000
Median List Price
$229,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
88.6%
Owner-Occupied
11.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$807/mo
1 Bedroom
$891/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,113/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,419/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,588/mo
Census median rent:
$1,048/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
92 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
1
Price Drops
25.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$189
Active Inventory
4
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
11% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1971
Average age of housing stock: 55 years
Homeownership Rate
88.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $166,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $176,729 |
| Median Sale Price | $200,000 |
| Median List Price | $229,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $189 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,048 |
| FMR Studio | $807 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $891 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,113 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,419 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,588 |
Market
| Days on Market | 92 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Active Inventory | 4 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $189 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 88.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 11.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 88.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,144 |
| Median Year Built | 1971 |
| Rent Burden | 27.6% |