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Martin, MI

Martin, MI.

Population: 2,359 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Martin, MI is $293,998 — up 2.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $338,500 after a median 95.5 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, hail, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$293,998

Median home value

+2.2%

1-year change

95.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$293,998
1-year appreciation
+2.2%
3-year appreciation
+14.6%
5-year appreciation
+25.7%
10-year appreciation
+107.9%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$295,159
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
$338,500
Median list price
$392,500
Median price per sqft
$169
1-year sale-price change
+34.1%
Median days on market
95.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
Sale-to-list ratio
107.1%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+2.1%

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
Martin High School, Robert D Brandon Elem 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
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
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
None
Nearest Superfund site
Rockwell International Corp. (Allegan Plant) (11.2 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
50.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
34.3 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
6.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
33,915
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
29,391

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
34
Nearest airport
Plainwell Municipal Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) (22 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
BRONSON METHODIST HOSPITAL, BORGESS MEDICAL CENTER, ASCENSION BORGESS ALLEGAN HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 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)
+44 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,976
Housing built before 1970
38.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.9%
Median annual property tax
$2,561
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
52.7%

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

MartinState medianUS median
Median home value$293,998$246,351$289,727
Median sale price$338,500$265,000$325,000
Median days on market96 days36 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,561$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 Martin, MI?
$293,998.
What is the median sale price in Martin, MI?
$338,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Martin, MI?
Median days on market: 95.5 days.
What is typical rent in Martin, 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 Martin, MI?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, hail, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, tornado.
Is Martin, MI in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Martin, 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 Martin, MI?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Martin, MI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Martin, MI?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Martin, MI walkable?
Walkability index: 6.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Martin, MI?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Martin, MI?
Regional Price Parity: 92.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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