Commercial Real Estate Market in Whitehall, MI

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23 active listings and 438 off-market properties in Whitehall, MI. Commercial property asks $141/SF to buy and $11.00/SF/Yr to lease (based on 6 listings).

Zoning & Land Use

Land Use Mix share of zoned land by category

  • Residential 56.7%
  • Industrial 17.6%
  • Agricultural 10.8%
  • Open space 7.5%
  • Commercial 7.3%

Largest Zones share of zoned land by district

Single Family Residential
Industrial
Agricultural Enterprises
Open Space Conservation Recreation
Multiple Family Residential

Whitehall, MI zones 2,074 acres across 10 districts. Commercial zoning covers 7.3% of zoned land, residential 56.7%, open space 7.5% and industrial 17.6%. The largest single district is Single Family Residential at 51.8%. For commercial buyers the practical constraint is that only 24.9% of land carries a commercial or industrial designation.

Single Family Residential (R1)

The Single-Family Residential Districts (R1) are designed to be the most restrictive of all zoning districts. The purpose of this section is to create districts providing stability to the essential characteristics of residential areas and to promote and encourage a suitable and safe environment for family life. Regulations contained in this Article provide f…

Market overview

Demographics & Economy

Whitehall, MI has 9,295 residents in 4,220 households. Density runs 215 people per square mile. Median household income here is $80,495 and median gross rent $874 a month.

9,295
Population
4,220
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
47
Median Age
30%
College-Educated
97%
High-School Grad
43.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
215
Density / Sq Mi
$80,495
Median Household Income
$42,249
Median Earnings
$874
Median Rent
$245,600
Median Home Value

Tools

Zoning Insight Business Placement

Nearby Markets

Market Median Asking Price, $/SF Median Asking Rent, $/SF/Yr
Montague $131 —
Muskegon $123 $13.00
Shelby $76 —

Commercial property in Whitehall, MI asks $141/SF. The 3 bordering markets run from $76/SF in Shelby to $131/SF in Montague, and the city sits above their $123/SF median.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median price per square foot for commercial property in Whitehall?
Commercial property in Whitehall, MI asks a median of $141 per square foot. The 3 most recent recorded sales traded at a median of $67/SF, so the asking price sits 110% above the achieved median.
How much does it cost to lease commercial space in Whitehall?
The median asking lease rate in Whitehall, MI is $11.00 per square foot per year (based on 6 listings).
How does Whitehall compare to nearby markets on price?
Whitehall, MI asks $141/SF, against $131/SF in Montague, $123/SF in Muskegon and $76/SF in Shelby. Shelby is the cheapest entry point at 46% below Whitehall pricing.
What zoning applies to commercial property in Whitehall?
Whitehall, MI zones 2,074 acres across 10 districts, of which 7.3% is commercial and 17.6% industrial. The largest single district is Single Family Residential at 51.8% of zoned land. The Single-Family Residential Districts (R1) are designed to be the most restrictive of all zoning districts. The purpose of this section is to create districts providing stability to the essential characteristics of residential areas and to promote and encourage a suitable and safe environment for family life. Regulations contained in this Article provide f… Residential zoning covers 56.7% and open space 7.5%.
Where does Realmo's Whitehall market data come from?
Realmo compiles Whitehall, MI figures from 3 recent recorded sales, 16 active sale listings, 7 active lease listings, 438 tracked off-market properties, the current Whitehall zoning release. Sale and lease figures refresh monthly; vacancy annually. Last updated 31 October 2026.
Methodology & data sources
Asking prices and medians
There are 16 active for-sale and 7 active for-lease listings in Whitehall, MI. The medians are based on 13 of the for-sale and 6 of the for-lease listings, those that state a price or rent per square foot. These are ASKING figures from live listings, not closed-transaction prices, and a figure resting on fewer than 10 listings says so where it is quoted.
Vacancy rates
Published per-sector market series, taken at the metro level where one exists and otherwise at the Census-region level — a chart reading "in <region> region" is a regional number, not this city's.
Zoning and land use
The current municipal zoning release: 2,074 zoned acres across 10 districts. Shares are of zoned land, so parcels the release leaves unclassified are excluded from the mix.
Refresh
The monthly aggregates close at the end of the previous month, so 31 October 2026 — not today — is the honest last update.
Known limitations
office vacancy is reported at Midwest region level, retail vacancy is reported at Midwest region level, industrial vacancy is reported at Midwest region level and asking prices run materially above recent closed pricing.
Coverage
Metrics below the 10-observation threshold fall back one geographic level. The geography used is named on each figure.

Compiled by the Realmo Data team · reviewed 31 October 2026 · How Realmo checks market page data · Report a data issue