Michigan Gazetteer
The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
| County | Housing Affordability Index | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Gogebic County | 155 |
| 2. | Tuscola County | 151 |
| 3. | Iron County | 148 |
| 4. | Gratiot County | 147 |
| 5. | Dickinson County | 147 |
| 6. | Ontonagon County | 143 |
| 7. | Luce County | 142 |
| 8. | Midland County | 140 |
| 9. | Branch County | 139 |
| 10. | Chippewa County | 139 |
| 11. | St. Joseph County | 137 |
| 12. | Osceola County | 136 |
| 13. | Menominee County | 136 |
| 14. | Presque Isle County | 135 |
| 15. | Delta County | 135 |
| 16. | Arenac County | 134 |
| 17. | Baraga County | 133 |
| 18. | Bay County | 133 |
| 19. | Ionia County | 133 |
| 20. | Alpena County | 131 |
