Median household income: $62,878; value-to-income ratio 2.25. Hazel Park ranks 75 by home value and 75 by population among 102 places in our MI dataset.
What does an FHA loan cost on a typical Hazel Park home?
| Item | Hazel Park |
|---|---|
| Median home value (Census ACS) | $141,200 |
| Michigan median home value | $217,600 |
| Down payment (3.5%) | $4,942 |
| Loan incl. 1.75% upfront MIP | $138,643 |
| Estimated monthly payment (PITI + MI) | $1,245 |
| Income needed (28% / 36%) | $54,000 / $42,000 |
| Oakland County 2026 FHA limit (1 unit) | $541,287 |
| Max purchase price at the limit | $560,000 |
Rate assumption: 7.18% (Freddie Mac PMMS 30-year fixed average, week of November 5, 2026). Change it in the payment calculator.
Payment includes Michigan's 1.28% effective property tax rate (Census ACS), $1,110/yr homeowners insurance (NAIC state average) and 0.55% annual FHA MIP.
What is the 2026 FHA loan limit in Hazel Park?
Hazel Park is in Oakland County where HUD's 2026 one-unit FHA limit is $541,287. With the minimum 3.5% down, that caps the purchase price at about $560,000; above that you'd need a bigger down payment or a conventional loan (conforming limit $832,750).
The Hazel Park median home value of $141,200 is 35% below the Michigan median, and within what the county limit supports.
Which down payment assistance programs can Hazel Park buyers use?
- Oakland County Treasurer's Home Buyer Assistance Program — $5,000; grant; county-level. Oakland County Treasurer's Office with Independent Bank · Verified October 25, 2026
- MSHDA MI 10K DPA Loan — Up to $10,000; deferred; state-level. Michigan State Housing Development Authority · Verified October 23, 2026
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Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates
- HUD — 2026 FHA Forward Mortgage Limits (county file)
- HUD Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1
- NAIC — Homeowners Insurance Report, Data for 2023 (HO-3 average premium)
- Freddie Mac — Primary Mortgage Market Survey
- Oakland County Treasurer's Office with Independent Bank — Oakland County Treasurer's Home Buyer Assistance Program
- Michigan State Housing Development Authority — MSHDA MI 10K DPA Loan
Data last updated October 23, 2026.
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