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Alto, MI — ZIP 49302

Population: 9,754 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 49302 (Alto, MI) is $512,357 — up 5.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $639,900 after a median 24 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, 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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$512,357

Median home value

+5.6%

1-year change

24

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$512,357
1-year appreciation
+5.6%
3-year appreciation
+18.5%
5-year appreciation
+33.3%
10-year appreciation
+99.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$512,357
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
$639,900
Median list price
$549,900
Median price per sqft
$250
1-year sale-price change
+34.7%
Median days on market
24 days
Homes sold (recent period)
23
For-sale inventory
24
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
27
1-year forecast
+2.7%
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
2
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
School districts serving the area
Caledonia Community Schools, Lowell Area Schools
Schools include
Kettle Lake Elementary School, Alto 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, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 11% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
29.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Kentwood Landfill (10.2 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
52.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.5 in
Annual snowfall
35.6 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)
49
Days with Good air quality
188
Days with Moderate air quality
165
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
220

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
53,334
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
36,613

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
30
Nearest airport
Van Strien Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
SPECTRUM HEALTH, MERCY HEALTH SAINT MARY'S, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HEALTH - WEST
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
-1,535 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,992
Housing built before 1970
22.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
33.3%
Median annual property tax
$4,091
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
72.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
387,504
Average weekly wage
$1,152
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
938

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

How it compares

ZIP 49302State medianUS median
Median home value$512,357$246,351$289,727
Median sale price$639,900$265,000$325,000
Median days on market24 days36 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,091$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 49302?
$512,357.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 49302?
$639,900.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 49302?
Median days on market: 24 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 49302?
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 49302?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, coldWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, tornado.
Is ZIP 49302 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 49302?
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 49302?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 49302?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 49302?
2 schools (2 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 49302 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 49302?
Good. Median AQI: 49. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 49302?
Regional Price Parity: 92.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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