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Allegan, MI

Allegan, MI.

Population: 18,175 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Allegan, MI is $287,047 — up 5.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $300,000 after a median 23 days on market. 12 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, hail, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$287,047

Median home value

+5.5%

1-year change

23

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$287,047
1-year appreciation
+5.5%
3-year appreciation
+16.8%
5-year appreciation
+28.7%
10-year appreciation
+107.2%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$287,881
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
$300,000
Median list price
$310,000
Median price per sqft
$175
1-year sale-price change
+4.3%
Median days on market
23 days
Homes sold (recent period)
52
For-sale inventory
75
Sale-to-list ratio
97.7%
Active listings
46
1-year forecast
+2.0%
Days to pending
27 days
New listings (monthly)
30

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
12
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
5
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
Outlook Academy, Allegan Public Schools, Allegan Area Educational Service Agency
Schools include
Outlook Academy, Outlook Academy Youth Home Campus, Allegan Alternative High School, LE White Middle School, Allegan High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, hail, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 7% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
61.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Rockwell International Corp. (Allegan Plant) (1.3 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
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.8 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
246
Days with Moderate air quality
102
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
161

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
14,294
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
13,440

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
33
Nearest airport
Padgham Field (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) (27 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
ASCENSION BORGESS ALLEGAN 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)
+44 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Housing built before 1970
45.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.9%
Median annual property tax
$2,256
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
50.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
35,599
Average weekly wage
$1,159
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
376

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

How it compares

AlleganState medianUS median
Median home value$287,047$246,351$289,727
Median sale price$300,000$265,000$325,000
Median days on market23 days36 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,256$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 Allegan, MI?
$287,047.
What is the median sale price in Allegan, MI?
$300,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Allegan, MI?
Median days on market: 23 days.
What is typical rent in Allegan, MI?
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 Allegan, MI?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, hail, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, tornado.
Is Allegan, MI in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Allegan, MI?
Risk to homes is higher than 7% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Allegan, MI?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Allegan, MI?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Rockwell International Corp. (Allegan Plant), 1.3 mi.
How many schools serve Allegan, MI?
12 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Allegan, MI walkable?
Walkability index: 6.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Allegan, MI?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Allegan, MI?
Regional Price Parity: 92.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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