Real Estate Investing in Buckley, Michigan

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 2,859 • Wexford County

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Should you buy in Buckley, MI? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (60/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 14.1% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.7% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $291,547
Avg Monthly Rent $1,125
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Buckley Real Estate

Buckley (Michigan) spans 1 ZIPs and roughly a sizable population. firmly the fundamentals here skew distressed, with soft rents, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth respecting.

The investment case for Buckley is difficult to make on screen data alone. a harder case for a 3.0 rating and a cap rate of 0.0% that looks fine only until you underwrite the vacancy.

Transaction volume in Buckley has thinned in a way that amplifies price discovery risk. Looking more closely, investors without local context should treat every number on the page with skepticism.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Buckley — soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts — are among the reasons the ★★★☆☆ rating sits where it does.

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Best ZIP codes in Cadillac, MI

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Avg Home Value
$291,547
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,125
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (MI)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Cadillac, MI metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
53%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Cadillac, MI metro
0
Days to pending
8.7%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Buckley, MI

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Frequently Asked Questions About Buckley, MI

What are home prices like in Buckley, MI?

The median home value in Buckley, MI is roughly $292K. That puts it reasonable relative to the MI statewide average.

What kind of vacancy should I budget for in Buckley, MI?

Occupancy in Buckley, MI runs measured with elevated vacancy. Well-priced units at $1,125/mo lease on reasonable timelines.

How strong is Buckley, MI for real estate investors?

Buckley, MI scores 3.0/5 for investability. Home values sit at $292K and rents near $1,125/mo, which keeps the rent-to-price ratio in reasonable territory for buy-and-hold investors.

How landlord-friendly is Buckley, MI?

The landlord environment in Buckley, MI is landlord-friendly. Statewide rules shape most day-to-day operations for rental owners.

How strong is the working-renter base in Buckley, MI?

The renter base in Buckley, MI is reasonable for the $1,125/mo price point. Screening well and pricing to market typically yields steady tenants.

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