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Chesterfield, MI

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Chesterfield.

Population: 58,224 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Chesterfield, MI is $333,834 — up 3.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $365,975 after a median 19 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,749/month. 12 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coldwave, icestorm, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$333,834

Median home value

+3.3%

1-year change

19

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$333,834
1-year appreciation
+3.3%
3-year appreciation
+10.7%
5-year appreciation
+24.8%
10-year appreciation
+78.6%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$334,545
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
$365,975
Median list price
$389,950
Median price per sqft
$182
1-year sale-price change
-5.6%
Median days on market
19 days
Homes sold (recent period)
80
For-sale inventory
179
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
59
1-year forecast
+1.3%
Days to pending
32 days
New listings (monthly)
80

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,749/mo
1-year rent change
+6.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$935/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,040/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,310/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,600/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,735/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
9
Middle schools
3
High schools
0
School districts serving the area
Anchor Bay School District, L'Anse Creuse Public Schools
Schools include
Anchor Bay Middle School North, Great Oaks Elementary School, Anchor Bay Middle School South, Lighthouse Elementary School, Ashley Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, iceStorm, strongWind, tornado, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Very High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 5% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
7.7%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
South Macomb Disposal Authority (Landfills #9 and #9A) (4.5 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
64.0°F
Average high
69.0°F
Average low
59.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.6 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
182
Days with Moderate air quality
170
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
195

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
65,476
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
71,326

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
41
Nearest airport
Ray Community Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Selfridge Air National Guard Base Airport (MTC) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
HARBOR OAKS HOSPITAL, HENRY FORD MACOMB HOSPITAL, BEAUMONT HOSPITAL ROYAL OAK
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 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 · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-769 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,995
Housing built before 1970
13.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
37.5%
Median annual property tax
$3,657
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
81.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
305,468
Average weekly wage
$1,314
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,080

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

How it compares

ChesterfieldState medianUS median
Median home value$333,834$246,351$289,727
Median sale price$365,975$265,000$325,000
Median days on market19 days36 days51 days
Typical rent$1,749/mo$1,494/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,657$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 Chesterfield, MI?
$333,834.
What is the median sale price in Chesterfield, MI?
$365,975.
How long do homes take to sell in Chesterfield, MI?
Median days on market: 19 days.
What is typical rent in Chesterfield, MI?
Typical rent: $1,749/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Chesterfield, MI?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, iceStorm, strongWind, tornado, inlandFlooding.
Is Chesterfield, MI in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Chesterfield, MI?
Risk to homes is higher than 5% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Chesterfield, MI?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Chesterfield, MI?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: South Macomb Disposal Authority (Landfills #9 and #9A), 4.5 mi.
How many schools serve Chesterfield, MI?
12 schools (9 elementary, 3 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Chesterfield, MI walkable?
Walkability index: 7.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Chesterfield, MI?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Chesterfield, MI?
Regional Price Parity: 92.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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