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Rives junction, MI — ZIP 49277

Population: 2,924 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 49277 (Rives junction, MI) is $267,784 — up 3.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $240,000 after a median 39 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, tornado, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$267,784

Median home value

+3.2%

1-year change

39

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$267,784
1-year appreciation
+3.2%
3-year appreciation
+14.7%
5-year appreciation
+21.5%
10-year appreciation
+100.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$267,784
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
$240,000
Median list price
$367,450
Median price per sqft
$155
1-year sale-price change
-23.8%
Median days on market
39 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
8
Sale-to-list ratio
96.7%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
+1.4%

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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, tornado, coldWave, hail, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 11% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
52.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Michner Plating - Mechanic Street (9.3 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
59.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
33.8 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
5.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
21,788
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
17,967

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
28
Nearest airport
Williams Field (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Jackson County Airport/Reynolds Field (JXN) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
HENRY FORD ALLEGIANCE HEALTH, EATON RAPIDS MEDICAL CENTER
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)
+77 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Housing built before 1970
27.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.6%
Median annual property tax
$2,438
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
38.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
48,980
Average weekly wage
$1,145
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
189

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

How it compares

ZIP 49277State medianUS median
Median home value$267,784$246,351$289,727
Median sale price$240,000$265,000$325,000
Median days on market39 days36 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,438$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 49277?
$267,784.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 49277?
$240,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 49277?
Median days on market: 39 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 49277?
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 49277?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, tornado, coldWave, hail, iceStorm.
Is ZIP 49277 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 49277?
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 49277?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 49277?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 49277 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 49277?
Regional Price Parity: 92.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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