The story of this market
The typical home in Highland, Michigan sells for about $433,999, or $112 per square foot.
Prices are up +9% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 40 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,048 a month.
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.
Highland, Michigan
Highland's housing market shows steady growth with a 9% year-over-year increase in median sale prices, driven by its appeal as an equestrian-friendly community. While inventory remains relatively tight, the market is characterized by stable demand from families seeking a balance of suburban convenience and rural access. The lack of high-volume investor activity suggests a market primarily driven by long-term residents.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Highland yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Deterministic aggregate of 2 researched ZIP reports — 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.
Median prices moved up 2.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 40 days on market with 3.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.35% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · poverty 8.3% — a stable, low-distress profile.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A large state-managed recreation area offering extensive trails for hiking, equestrian use, and mountain biking, serving as a primary anchor for local outdoor activity.
A community park featuring playgrounds, sports fields, and scenic views of Duck Lake, providing essential recreational space for local families.
A notable facility that supports the township's identity as an equestrian community, offering riding opportunities and contributing to the local lifestyle.
Highland is best suited for family buyers and outdoor enthusiasts who value a blend of suburban convenience and rural, equestrian-friendly living. It appeals to those seeking a community-focused environment with access to lakes and trails, rather than high-density urban amenities.
Highland is served by the Huron Valley School District, which is generally regarded for its comprehensive academic and extracurricular offerings in the region.
The township is located at the western edge of Metro Detroit, with M-59 serving as the primary highway corridor for regional connectivity.
Highland is Michigan's first designated equestrian community, featuring extensive trail systems and the Highland Recreation Area, which provides significant outdoor amenity value.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and is primarily driven by demand for school access and recreational proximity, with long-term rentals being more common than short-term options.
The local economy is supported by a mix of retail, service-based businesses, and a strong residential base, with significant economic activity centered around the M-59 corridor.
Highland maintains a focus on preserving its rural character while supporting controlled residential growth and infrastructure improvements along the M-59 corridor.
Current planning efforts prioritize the maintenance of rural character and the expansion of recreational infrastructure to support an active lifestyle.
The township is served by the Huron Valley School District, which manages public education for the area.
The township utilizes green infrastructure, including rain gardens and permeable pavements, to manage stormwater and mitigate flood risks in its rural and suburban landscapes.
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.
Data retrieved from U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts and ACS 2020-2024 estimates.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.