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North lake, MI

North lake, MI.

Population: 12,117 (Census ACS)

The median home value in North lake, MI is $200,567 — up 8.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $149,000 after a median 256 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, hail, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$200,567

Median home value

+8.6%

1-year change

256

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$200,567
1-year appreciation
+8.6%
3-year appreciation
+22.3%
5-year appreciation
+46.8%
10-year appreciation
+100.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$200,567
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
$149,000
Median list price
$161,200
Median price per sqft
$57
1-year sale-price change
-32.3%
Median days on market
256 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
64
Sale-to-list ratio
90.3%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+4.2%
New listings (monthly)
29

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
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
Ishpeming Public School District No. 1, NICE Community School District
Schools include
Birchview School, Ishpeming Middle School, Ishpeming High School, Aspen Ridge Elementary School, Westwood High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hail, winterWeather, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · hail: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strongWind: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 53% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
60.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
40.0°F
Average high
51.0°F
Average low
30.0°F
Annual precipitation
31.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4b (extreme annual low -25 to -20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
19
Days with Good air quality
202
Days with Moderate air quality
22
Highest AQI recorded (year)
67

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,612
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,506

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
4
Nearest airport
Edward F Johnson Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Marquette/Sawyer International Airport (MQT) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
BELL HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+106 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,957
Housing built before 1970
60.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,575
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
75.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
21,462
Average weekly wage
$981
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
89

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

How it compares

North lakeState medianUS median
Median home value$200,567$246,351$289,727
Median sale price$149,000$265,000$325,000
Median days on market256 days36 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,575$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 North lake, MI?
$200,567.
What is the median sale price in North lake, MI?
$149,000.
How long do homes take to sell in North lake, MI?
Median days on market: 256 days.
What is typical rent in North lake, 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 North lake, MI?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, winterWeather, lightning, strongWind.
Is North lake, MI in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in North lake, MI?
Risk to homes is higher than 53% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in North lake, MI?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near North lake, MI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve North lake, MI?
5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is North lake, MI walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in North lake, MI?
Good. Median AQI: 19. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in North lake, MI?
Regional Price Parity: 92.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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