About this list
Looking for a Genesee County, MI distressed property list? ListCentral.US provides weekly-updated distressed property data for Genesee County, Michigan, for investors, wholesalers, real estate agents, contractors, and handyman crews. With an estimated 401,093 residents (U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2025), Genesee County ranks #193 among U.S. counties by population. It is part of the Flint, MI metropolitan area, home to about 401,093 people.
Pricing: 25 free records for Genesee County (one-time), or 250 records for $24. Choose the 250 Records option and check out, then email info@listcentral.us with “Genesee County, MI” (or put it in the order note) and you'll receive your data within 24 hours.
What's Included in Each Distressed Property Record
- Owner name
- Property address
- Mailing address
- Property characteristics — bedrooms, bathrooms, and other property details
- Distress type — such as tax delinquent, foreclosure, or vacant
Genesee County Housing Market Snapshot
Population is from the Census Bureau's 2025 estimates; housing and income figures are American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates for 2020–2024.
| Estimated population (2025) | 401,093 |
|---|---|
| Population change since 2020 | -1.3% |
| Housing units | 183,903 |
| Vacant housing units | 16,569 (9.0%) |
| Owner-occupied households | 118,363 (70.7%) |
| Renter-occupied households | 48,971 (29.3%) |
| Median home value | $182,400 |
| Median gross rent | $989/month |
| Median household income | $62,281 |
| Median year homes were built | 1969 |
| Median age of residents | 40.6 |
What the Numbers Mean for Genesee County Distressed Property Buyers
- Vacancy. About 9.0% of Genesee County's housing units (16,569 homes) were vacant in the 2020–2024 ACS, close to the U.S. figure of 10.1%. That count includes homes for rent, for sale, and seasonal homes, so it is a market-wide signal rather than a count of distressed homes; our county list is what identifies the distressed ones.
- Housing age. The median home in Genesee County was built in 1969, about 11 years earlier than the U.S. median (1980). Older housing stock often means aging roofs, plumbing, and electrical systems, which is steady repair work for contractors and handyman crews and a lever for investors pricing rehabs.
- Prices. The median home value of $182,400 is 45% below the U.S. median of $332,700, and equals 2.9 times the county's median household income of $62,281. A lower price-to-income ratio means smaller dollar spreads per deal, so volume and speed matter more for wholesalers here.
- Tenure. 70.7% of occupied homes in Genesee County are owner-occupied versus 29.3% renter-occupied, close to the national split. Expect a mix of owner-occupant and landlord-owned distress.
- Population trend. Genesee County lost 1.3% of its population between 2020 and 2025 (net migration 915 in 2025). Shrinking demand can raise motivation among sellers who cannot wait out the market, and it makes careful comps essential for buyers.
How Investors and Contractors Use Genesee County Distressed Property Data
Wholesalers and investors use the list to contact owners of distressed homes in Genesee County before they reach the MLS. With about 118,363 owner-occupied and 48,971 renter-occupied households in the county, each weekly refresh surfaces new distress signals across a large pool of properties. Contractors and handyman crews use the same records, including property characteristics such as bedrooms and bathrooms, to find repair and renovation work early.
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Genesee County Distressed Property List FAQ
How much does a Genesee County distressed property list cost? 25 records are free (one-time), and 250 records cost $24.
How do I order Genesee County data? Select the 250 Records option and check out, then email info@listcentral.us with “Genesee County, MI”. You'll receive your data within 24 hours. For the free 25 records, just email us.
What does each record include? Owner name, property address, mailing address, property characteristics such as bedrooms and bathrooms, and the distress type (for example tax delinquent, foreclosure, or vacant).
How big is the Genesee County housing market? The 2020–2024 ACS counts 183,903 housing units in Genesee County, of which 167,334 are occupied.
How often is the data updated? Weekly.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates (Vintage 2025) and American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024). Distressed property records are supplied by ListCentral.US.