Is Romulus, MI 48174 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Romulus housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 31% of homes in Romulus, MI 48174 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 29 days and there were 1.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 83 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 46%, homes sold more slowly (17 days then) and the median sale price rose 9% to $229,851. Overall, Romulus is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Wayne County, homes here sell more slowly than in 55% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 55%. On our competition score, Romulus ranks #233 of 510 MI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 68 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Dearborn 48120 (0% sold over asking) or Detroit 48201 (5% sold over asking), while Dearborn 48128 (72% sold over asking) and Livonia 48154 (59% sold over asking) are even more competitive.