Is Ecorse, MI 48229 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Ecorse housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 32% of homes in Ecorse, MI 48229 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 37 days and there were 2.3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 23 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 36%, homes sold faster (39 days then) and the median sale price rose 40% to $112,451. Overall, Ecorse is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Wayne County, homes here sell more slowly than in 66% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 54%. On our competition score, Ecorse ranks #314 of 510 MI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 57 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.