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Beaver grove, MI — ZIP 49855

Population: 33,876 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 49855 (Beaver grove, MI) is $347,563 — up 9.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $460,000 after a median 83 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,179/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, hail, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$347,563

Median home value

+9.5%

1-year change

83

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$347,563
1-year appreciation
+9.5%
3-year appreciation
+21.1%
5-year appreciation
+47.4%
10-year appreciation
+108.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$347,563
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
$460,000
Median list price
$674,900
Median price per sqft
$262
1-year sale-price change
+8.2%
Median days on market
83 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
112
Sale-to-list ratio
99.2%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+3.9%
New listings (monthly)
47

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,179/mo
1-year rent change
+3.4%
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
10
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Michigan Department of Corrections, Marquette Area Public Schools, North Star Montessori Academy
Schools include
Marquette Branch Prison, Cherry Creek Elementary School, Vandenboom Alternative High School, Superior Hills Elementary School, Marquette Senior High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hail, winterWeather, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · hail: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strongWind: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 53% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
60.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
43.0°F
Average high
50.0°F
Average low
36.0°F
Annual precipitation
32.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
19
Days with Good air quality
202
Days with Moderate air quality
22
Highest AQI recorded (year)
67

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,952
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,071

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore (54 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
3
Nearest airport
Marquette/Sawyer International Airport (MQT) (16 mi)
Nearest major airport
Marquette/Sawyer International Airport (MQT) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
UPHS MARQUETTE DLP HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+106 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,973
Housing built before 1970
42.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.8%
Median annual property tax
$2,771
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
66.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
21,462
Average weekly wage
$981
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
89

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

How it compares

ZIP 49855State medianUS median
Median home value$347,563$246,351$289,727
Median sale price$460,000$265,000$325,000
Median days on market83 days36 days51 days
Typical rent$1,179/mo$1,494/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,771$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 49855?
$347,563.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 49855?
$460,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 49855?
Median days on market: 83 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 49855?
Typical rent: $1,179/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 49855?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, winterWeather, lightning, strongWind.
Is ZIP 49855 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 49855?
Risk to homes is higher than 53% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 49855?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 49855?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 49855?
10 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 49855 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 49855?
Good. Median AQI: 19. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 49855?
Regional Price Parity: 92.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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