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Detroit, MI — ZIP 48202

Population: 15,780 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 48202 (Detroit, MI) is $180,552 — down 14.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $158,750 after a median 225.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,323/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coldwave, icestorm, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$180,552

Median home value

-14.1%

1-year change

225.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$180,552
1-year appreciation
-14.1%
3-year appreciation
-12.1%
5-year appreciation
-20.2%
10-year appreciation
+35.8%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$246,849
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
$158,750
Median list price
$339,000
Median price per sqft
$60
1-year sale-price change
-42.3%
Median days on market
225.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
103
Sale-to-list ratio
88.8%
Active listings
18
1-year forecast
+1.5%
New listings (monthly)
21

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,323/mo
1-year rent change
+2.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$920/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,030/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,290/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,580/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,710/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
8
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Charter schools
7
School districts serving the area
University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD), University Preparatory Academy (PSAD), University Preparatory Art & Design
Schools include
University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD Middle School, University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary, University Preparatory Academy PSAD High School, University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary, University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Very High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone
A03
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 11% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
4.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Ten-Mile Drain (12 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
52.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.4 in
Annual snowfall
24.7 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)
61
Days with Good air quality
70
Days with Moderate air quality
272
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
226

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
0
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
206,162
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
157,429

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
River Raisin National Battlefield Park (35 mi)
National parks include
River Raisin National Battlefield Park, Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport (DET) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport (DET) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
HENRY FORD HEALTH HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
-7,068 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,938
Housing built before 1970
69.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,805
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
64.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
638,129
Average weekly wage
$1,426
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
955

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

How it compares

ZIP 48202State medianUS median
Median home value$180,552$246,351$289,727
Median sale price$158,750$265,000$325,000
Median days on market226 days36 days51 days
Typical rent$1,323/mo$1,494/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,805$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 48202?
$180,552.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 48202?
$158,750.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 48202?
Median days on market: 225.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 48202?
Typical rent: $1,323/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 48202?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind.
Is ZIP 48202 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A03.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 48202?
Risk to homes is higher than 11% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 48202?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 48202?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 48202?
8 schools (4 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 48202 walkable?
Walkability index: 13.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 48202?
Moderate. Median AQI: 61. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 48202?
Regional Price Parity: 92.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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