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Imlay city, MI — ZIP 48444

Population: 9,483 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 48444 (Imlay city, MI) is $288,560 — up 4.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $302,000 after a median 31 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, coldwave, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$288,560

Median home value

+4.9%

1-year change

31

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$288,560
1-year appreciation
+4.9%
3-year appreciation
+13.6%
5-year appreciation
+25.1%
10-year appreciation
+112.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$288,560
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
$302,000
Median list price
$264,900
Median price per sqft
$163
1-year sale-price change
+10.2%
Median days on market
31 days
Homes sold (recent period)
17
For-sale inventory
28
Sale-to-list ratio
99.8%
Active listings
18
1-year forecast
+1.2%
New listings (monthly)
10

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$750/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$830/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,060/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,300/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,400/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
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Schools include
Venture High School, Imlay City Middle School, Imlay City High School, Weston Elementary School, Borland Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, coldWave, iceStorm, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 7% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
77.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Metamora Landfill (13.9 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
51.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.7 in
Annual snowfall
32.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
10,935
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
14,221

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
28
Nearest airport
Gavagan Field (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Selfridge Air National Guard Base Airport (MTC) (33 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MCLAREN LAPEER REGION
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 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)
+269 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,980
Housing built before 1970
36.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.0%
Median annual property tax
$2,193
Mean commute to work
35 min
Households with broadband internet
52.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
18,108
Average weekly wage
$927
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
127

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

How it compares

ZIP 48444State medianUS median
Median home value$288,560$246,351$289,727
Median sale price$302,000$265,000$325,000
Median days on market31 days36 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,193$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 48444?
$288,560.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 48444?
$302,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 48444?
Median days on market: 31 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 48444?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,060/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 48444?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, coldWave, iceStorm, tornado.
Is ZIP 48444 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 48444?
Risk to homes is higher than 7% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 48444?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 48444?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 48444?
5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 48444 walkable?
Walkability index: 11.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 48444?
Regional Price Parity: 92.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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