Is Highland Park, MI 48203 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Buyer’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Highland Park is a buyer’s market. With about 13.9 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Competition score17/ 100

More competitive than 10% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #494 of 510 in the state.

Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown

Months of supply13.9Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list13.3%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list94.4%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market57Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$70▲ +10.3% vs. last year

The Highland Park housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 13% of homes in Highland Park, MI 48203 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 57 days and there were 13.9 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 31 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 21%, homes sold faster (86 days then) and the median sale price rose 12% to $91,965. Overall, Highland Park is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Wayne County, homes here sell more slowly than in 88% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 86%. On our competition score, Highland Park ranks #494 of 510 MI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 17 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.

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Questions about Highland Park real estate

Is Highland Park a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A buyer’s market: there were 13.9 months of supply in Highland Park, MI 48203 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.

How fast do homes sell in Highland Park?

The typical home went under contract in 57 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Highland Park sell over asking?

13% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 94.4% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Highland Park?

About 1.63% of a home’s value a year in Wayne County, or roughly $6,520 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Highland Park?

The median sale price was $91,965 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $70 per square foot.

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