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Sawyer, MI — ZIP 49125

Population: 1,990 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 49125 (Sawyer, MI) is $463,590 — up 11.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $719,000 after a median 48.5 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with strongwind, coldwave, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$463,590

Median home value

+11.9%

1-year change

48.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$463,590
1-year appreciation
+11.9%
3-year appreciation
+19.6%
5-year appreciation
+39.3%
10-year appreciation
+110.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$463,590
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
$719,000
Median list price
$799,000
Median price per sqft
$420
1-year sale-price change
+35.0%
Median days on market
48.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
25
Sale-to-list ratio
101.9%
Active listings
19
1-year forecast
+2.6%
New listings (monthly)
6

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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Chikaming Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, coldWave, hail, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · 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
47.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Bendix Corp./Allied Automotive (11.4 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)

Annual precipitation
43.5 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
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
181
Days with Moderate air quality
52
Highest AQI recorded (year)
143

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
10,204
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,104

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Indiana Dunes National Park (32 mi)
National parks include
Indiana Dunes National Park, Pullman National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Southwest Lakes Airpark (0 mi)
Nearest major airport
Michigan City Municipal Airport (MGC) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
FRANCISCAN HEALTH MICHIGAN CITY, MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF SOUTH BEND, LAKELAND HOSPITAL, ST JOSEPH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 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)
-113 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,965
Housing built before 1970
54.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.4%
Median annual property tax
$2,808
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
57.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
52,175
Average weekly wage
$1,063
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
335

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

How it compares

ZIP 49125State medianUS median
Median home value$463,590$246,351$289,727
Median sale price$719,000$265,000$325,000
Median days on market49 days36 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,808$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 49125?
$463,590.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 49125?
$719,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 49125?
Median days on market: 48.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 49125?
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 49125?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, coldWave, hail, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is ZIP 49125 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 49125?
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 49125?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 49125?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 49125?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 49125 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 49125?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 49125?
Regional Price Parity: 92.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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