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Big Rapids, MI

Big Rapids, MI.

Population: 18,407 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Big Rapids, MI is $235,173 — up 8.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $238,930 after a median 36 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,094/month. 11 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strong wind, winter weather, cold wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$235,173

Typical home value

+8.7%

1-year change

36

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$235,173
1-year appreciation
+8.7%
3-year appreciation
+14.1%
5-year appreciation
+27.9%
10-year appreciation
+89.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Sep 2026)
$235,173
House Price Index (state)
400.5 (+3.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$238,930
Median list price
$257,268
Median price per sqft
$132
1-year sale-price change
-4.4%
Median days on market
36 days
Homes sold (recent period)
41
For-sale inventory
73
Sale-to-list ratio
98.7%
Active listings
61
1-year forecast
+3.0%
New listings (monthly)
20

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,094/mo
1-year rent change
+12.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$758/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$863/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,063/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,323/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,644/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
20.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.18%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.57%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
11
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
18.3 : 1
School districts serving the area
Crossroads Charter Academy, Big Rapids Public Schools, Mecosta-Osceola ISD
Schools include
Crossroads Charter Academy K5, Crossroads Charter Academy, Big Rapids Virtual School, Big Rapids Middle School, Big Rapids High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strong wind, winter weather, cold wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Very High · winter weather: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone C
NFIP flood claims on record
37
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 18% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
67.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Wash King Laundry (21 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
45.0°F
Average high
56.0°F
Average low
35.0°F
Annual precipitation
37.9 in
Annual snowfall
61.3 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
727
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,418
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,859

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Roben Hood Airport (WBR) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Muskegon County Airport (MKG) (53 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
COREWELL HEALTH BIG RAPIDS HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+137 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1976
Housing built before 1970
39.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.5%
Median annual property tax
$2,220
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
63.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,208
Average weekly wage
$822
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
99

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

How it compares

Big RapidsState medianUS median
Typical home value$235,173$240,653$285,053
Median sale price$238,930$259,924$319,906
Median days on market36 days36 days48 days
Typical rent$1,094/mo$1,495/mo$1,803/mo
Median annual property tax$2,220$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 typical home value in Big Rapids, MI?
$235,173.
What is the median sale price in Big Rapids, MI?
$238,930.
How long do homes take to sell in Big Rapids, MI?
Median days on market: 36 days.
What is typical rent in Big Rapids, MI?
Typical rent: $1,094/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Big Rapids, MI?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, winter weather, cold wave.
Is Big Rapids, MI in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Big Rapids, MI. 37 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is C. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Big Rapids, MI?
Risk to homes is higher than 18% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Big Rapids, MI?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Big Rapids, MI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Big Rapids, MI?
11 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Big Rapids, MI walkable?
Walkability index: 10.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Big Rapids, MI?
Regional Price Parity: 96.2 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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