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Eastpointe, MI — ZIP 48021

Population: 33,982 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 48021 (Eastpointe, MI) is $157,498 — up 2.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $160,000 after a median 36 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,415/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coldwave, icestorm, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$157,498

Median home value

+2.4%

1-year change

36

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$157,498
1-year appreciation
+2.4%
3-year appreciation
+12.6%
5-year appreciation
+22.4%
10-year appreciation
+146.6%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$158,651
House Price Index (state)
387.5 (+5.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$160,000
Median list price
$159,000
Median price per sqft
$120
1-year sale-price change
+3.2%
Median days on market
36 days
Homes sold (recent period)
105
For-sale inventory
143
Sale-to-list ratio
99.2%
Active listings
91
1-year forecast
+1.0%
Days to pending
38 days
New listings (monthly)
46

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,415/mo
1-year rent change
+2.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,130/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,260/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,580/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,930/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,090/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
20.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
9
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Eaton Academy, Eastpointe Community Schools
Schools include
Eaton Academy, Bellview Elementary School, Eastpointe High School, Eastpointe Middle School, Pleasantview Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, iceStorm, strongWind, tornado, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Very High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone
A03
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 5% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
7.7%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Ten-Mile Drain (2.8 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
51
Days with Good air quality
182
Days with Moderate air quality
170
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
195

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
113,330
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
110,428

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
River Raisin National Battlefield Park (44 mi)
National parks include
River Raisin National Battlefield Park, Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport (DET) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport (DET) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
339
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-769 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,954
Housing built before 1970
87.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
2.1%
Median annual property tax
$2,583
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
76.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
305,468
Average weekly wage
$1,314
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,080

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 48021State medianUS median
Median home value$157,498$246,351$289,727
Median sale price$160,000$265,000$325,000
Median days on market36 days36 days51 days
Typical rent$1,415/mo$1,494/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,583$2,175$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 48021?
$157,498.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 48021?
$160,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 48021?
Median days on market: 36 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 48021?
Typical rent: $1,415/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 48021?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, iceStorm, strongWind, tornado, inlandFlooding.
Is ZIP 48021 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A03.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 48021?
Risk to homes is higher than 5% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 48021?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 48021?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Ten-Mile Drain, 2.8 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 48021?
9 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 48021 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 48021?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 48021?
Regional Price Parity: 92.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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