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. | Gratiot County | 241 |
2. | Ontonagon County | 231 |
3. | Crawford County | 228 |
4. | Dickinson County | 226 |
5. | Branch County | 223 |
6. | Luce County | 223 |
7. | Alpena County | 220 |
8. | Gogebic County | 216 |
9. | Hillsdale County | 214 |
10. | Shiawassee County | 213 |
11. | Iosco County | 212 |
12. | Iron County | 211 |
13. | Kalkaska County | 211 |
14. | Wexford County | 211 |
15. | Sanilac County | 208 |
16. | Newaygo County | 207 |
17. | Missaukee County | 205 |
18. | St. Joseph County | 205 |
19. | Tuscola County | 202 |
20. | Arenac County | 202 |