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Carland, MI — ZIP 48831

Population: 3,088 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 48831 (Carland, MI) is $206,929 — up 4.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $217,500 after a median 34 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$206,929

Median home value

+4.4%

1-year change

34

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$206,929
1-year appreciation
+4.4%
3-year appreciation
+12.7%
5-year appreciation
+17.5%
10-year appreciation
+91.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$206,929
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
$217,500
Median list price
$225,750
Median price per sqft
$179
1-year sale-price change
+3.6%
Median days on market
34 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
7
Sale-to-list ratio
96.5%
Active listings
9
1-year forecast
+1.7%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$823/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,029/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,261/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,639/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,891/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
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Michigan International Prep School, Ovid-Elsie Area Schools
Schools include
Michigan International Prep School, EE Knight Elementary School, OvidElsie Middle School, OvidElsie High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 5% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
50.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Gratiot County Landfill (23.5 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
49.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
36.3 in
Annual snowfall
46.8 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
38
Days with Good air quality
206
Days with Moderate air quality
31
Highest AQI recorded (year)
136

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,829
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,493

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
34
Nearest airport
Millers Landing (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Capital Region International Airport (LAN) (25 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
-49 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,961
Housing built before 1970
60.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,841
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
50.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
16,599
Average weekly wage
$983
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
79

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

How it compares

ZIP 48831State medianUS median
Median home value$206,929$246,351$289,727
Median sale price$217,500$265,000$325,000
Median days on market34 days36 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,841$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 48831?
$206,929.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 48831?
$217,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 48831?
Median days on market: 34 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 48831?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,261/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 48831?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, tornado.
Is ZIP 48831 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 48831?
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 48831?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 48831?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 48831?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 48831 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 48831?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 48831?
Regional Price Parity: 92.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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