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Fowler, MI

Fowler, MI.

Population: 2,635 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Fowler, MI is $310,130 — up 6.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $210,000 after a median 55 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$310,130

Median home value

+6.0%

1-year change

55

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$310,130
1-year appreciation
+6.0%
3-year appreciation
+14.8%
5-year appreciation
+27.5%
10-year appreciation
+97.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$310,130
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
$210,000
Median list price
$177,400
Median price per sqft
$145
1-year sale-price change
+12.0%
Median days on market
55 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
Sale-to-list ratio
93.6%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+2.0%

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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Waldron Elementary and Middle School, Fowler 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, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 5% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
50.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
American Anodco, Inc. (14.4 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
35.5 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)
38
Days with Good air quality
206
Days with Moderate air quality
31
Highest AQI recorded (year)
136

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,044
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,142

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Glowacki Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Capital Region International Airport (LAN) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HEALTH-SPARROW CARSON, SHERIDAN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, SPARROW IONIA HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
-49 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,955
Housing built before 1970
62.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.0%
Median annual property tax
$2,306
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
73.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
16,599
Average weekly wage
$983
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
79

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

How it compares

FowlerState medianUS median
Median home value$310,130$246,351$289,727
Median sale price$210,000$265,000$325,000
Median days on market55 days36 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,306$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 Fowler, MI?
$310,130.
What is the median sale price in Fowler, MI?
$210,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Fowler, MI?
Median days on market: 55 days.
What is typical rent in Fowler, 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 Fowler, MI?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, tornado.
Is Fowler, MI in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Fowler, 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 Fowler, MI?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Fowler, MI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Fowler, MI?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Fowler, MI walkable?
Walkability index: 6.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Fowler, MI?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Fowler, MI?
Regional Price Parity: 92.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Fowler

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