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Macatawa, MI — ZIP 49434

Population: 130 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 49434 (Macatawa, MI) is $1.22M — up 13.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.30M after a median 7 days on market. 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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$1.22M

Median home value

+13.2%

1-year change

7

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$1.22M
1-year appreciation
+13.2%
3-year appreciation
+13.3%
5-year appreciation
+30.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$1.22M
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
$1.30M
Median list price
$1.88M
Median price per sqft
$752
Median days on market
7 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
104.0%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+2.4%

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

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 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
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
1
Nearest Superfund site
Southwest Ottawa County Landfill (3.6 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)

Annual precipitation
39.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 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)
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)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Park Township Airport (HLM) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Muskegon County Airport (MKG) (28 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
55
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
2,002
Housing built before 1970
13.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
53.7%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Households with broadband internet
100.0%

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 49434State medianUS median
Median home value$1.22M$246,351$289,727
Median sale price$1.30M$265,000$325,000
Median days on market7 days36 days51 days
Median annual property tax$10,001$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 49434?
$1.22M.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 49434?
$1.30M.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 49434?
Median days on market: 7 days.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 49434?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, coldWave, hail, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 49434?
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 49434?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 49434?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Southwest Ottawa County Landfill, 3.6 mi.
What is the air quality in ZIP 49434?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 49434?
Regional Price Parity: 92.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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