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Richland, MI — ZIP 49083

Population: 8,254 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 49083 (Richland, MI) is $383,477 — up 2.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $360,000 after a median 297 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hail, strongwind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$383,477

Median home value

+2.6%

1-year change

297

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$383,477
1-year appreciation
+2.6%
3-year appreciation
+8.6%
5-year appreciation
+20.5%
10-year appreciation
+66.5%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$383,515
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
$360,000
Median list price
$400,000
Median price per sqft
$270
1-year sale-price change
+35.3%
Median days on market
297 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
32
Sale-to-list ratio
97.9%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+1.6%
New listings (monthly)
12

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
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Schools include
Gull Lake Middle School, Gull Lake High School, Richland Elementary School, Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School, Gull Lake Gateway Academy

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hail, strongWind, tornado, coldWave, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 7% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
39.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Allied Paper, Inc./Portage Creek/Kalamazoo River (7.8 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
51.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.7 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
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
53
Days with Good air quality
151
Days with Moderate air quality
198
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
225

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
17,817
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
16,339

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Walker Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
BRONSON METHODIST HOSPITAL, BRONSON BATTLE CREEK HOSPITAL, BORGESS MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 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)
-650 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
Housing built before 1970
30.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
34.9%
Median annual property tax
$3,987
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
71.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
107,753
Average weekly wage
$1,212
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
269

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

How it compares

ZIP 49083State medianUS median
Median home value$383,477$246,351$289,727
Median sale price$360,000$265,000$325,000
Median days on market297 days36 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,987$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 49083?
$383,477.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 49083?
$360,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 49083?
Median days on market: 297 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 49083?
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 49083?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, strongWind, tornado, coldWave, iceStorm.
Is ZIP 49083 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 49083?
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 49083?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 49083?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 49083?
5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 49083 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 49083?
Moderate. Median AQI: 53. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 49083?
Regional Price Parity: 92.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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