Alma, MI Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Alma, Michigan. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Updated monthly.

Median Home Price

$172,491

+8.7% year-over-year

12-Month Forecast

-6.1%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

-6.1% year-over-year

Market Momentum

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Warm
2.8mo supply ยท Score +3/7

Migration: Top 66% nationally

Income Migration

โžก๏ธ Neutral1.02x

In-migrants avg $41,881 AGI vs out-migrants $40,937

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Opportunity Zone Market

1 ZIP codes in Alma are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more โ†’

Alma Market Summary

Alma, MI is experiencing strong growth with 8.7% year-over-year appreciation, indicating a seller's market with robust demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 2.82x, below the national average of 4.8x. Climate risk remains low (25/100), favorable for long-term investment stability.

Affordability

Affordability Score100/100
Price-to-Income Ratio2.8x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$61,128

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case-9.2%
Base Case-6.1%
Bull Case-3.1%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Alma, MI's primary climate exposure is wind storms (70/100). The composite climate risk score of 25/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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