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Grand haven, MI — ZIP 49417

Population: 33,878 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 49417 (Grand haven, MI) is $401,723 — up 4.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $303,000 after a median 29 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,658/month. 12 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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$401,723

Median home value

+4.0%

1-year change

29

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$401,723
1-year appreciation
+4.0%
3-year appreciation
+9.2%
5-year appreciation
+25.8%
10-year appreciation
+91.7%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$401,989
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
$303,000
Median list price
$329,900
Median price per sqft
$178
Median days on market
29 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
108
Sale-to-list ratio
99.9%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+1.9%
Days to pending
26 days
New listings (monthly)
49

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,658/mo
1-year rent change
+7.1%
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
12
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
2
High schools
3
Schools include
Lakeshore Middle School, Central High School, Ferry School, White Pines Intermediate School, Grand Haven High 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, iceStorm, inlandFlooding
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
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 10% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
38.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
SCA Independent Landfill (12.6 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
57.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.5 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
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
51
Days with Good air quality
176
Days with Moderate air quality
172
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
227

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)
20,171
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
20,510

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Grand Haven Memorial Airpark (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Muskegon County Airport (MKG) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
TRINITY HEALTH GRAND HAVEN HOSPITAL
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)
+475 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Housing built before 1970
36.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.6%
Median annual property tax
$3,296
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
76.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
117,765
Average weekly wage
$1,105
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
683

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

How it compares

ZIP 49417State medianUS median
Median home value$401,723$246,351$289,727
Median sale price$303,000$265,000$325,000
Median days on market29 days36 days51 days
Typical rent$1,658/mo$1,494/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,296$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 49417?
$401,723.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 49417?
$303,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 49417?
Median days on market: 29 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 49417?
Typical rent: $1,658/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 49417?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, coldWave, hail, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
Is ZIP 49417 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 49417?
Risk to homes is higher than 10% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 49417?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 49417?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 49417?
12 schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 49417 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 49417?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 49417?
Regional Price Parity: 92.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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