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MI area data

Northwest, MI

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Northwest.

Population: 42,714 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Northwest, MI is $110,131 — up 2.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $96,750 after a median 104 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,032/month. 19 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, icestorm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$110,131

Median home value

+2.4%

1-year change

104

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$110,131
1-year appreciation
+2.4%
3-year appreciation
+9.1%
5-year appreciation
+17.2%
10-year appreciation
+131.1%
All-time peak (2005-10)
$116,180
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
$96,750
Median list price
$96,225
Median price per sqft
$75
1-year sale-price change
-3.7%
Median days on market
104 days
Homes sold (recent period)
34
For-sale inventory
130
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
40
1-year forecast
+1.1%
Days to pending
43 days
New listings (monthly)
46

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,032/mo
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
19
Elementary schools
10
Middle schools
2
High schools
5
Charter schools
5
School districts serving the area
Northridge Academy, Linden Charter Academy, Greater Heights Academy
Schools include
Northridge Academy, Linden Charter Academy, Greater Heights Academy, Eagles Nest Academy, Flex High North Flint

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 7% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
36.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Forest Waste Products (14.1 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
49.5°F
Average high
58.5°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
35.7 in
Annual snowfall
44.1 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)
44
Days with Good air quality
238
Days with Moderate air quality
115
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
178

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-49,860
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
33,932
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
34,770

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
62
Nearest airport
Dalton Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Bishop International Airport (FNT) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
HURLEY MEDICAL CENTER, MCLAREN FLINT, ASCENSION GENESYS HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.5 / 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)
-612 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,963
Housing built before 1970
66.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,786
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
71.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
115,052
Average weekly wage
$1,020
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
296

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

How it compares

NorthwestState medianUS median
Median home value$110,131$246,351$289,727
Median sale price$96,750$265,000$325,000
Median days on market104 days36 days51 days
Typical rent$1,032/mo$1,494/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,786$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 Northwest, MI?
$110,131.
What is the median sale price in Northwest, MI?
$96,750.
How long do homes take to sell in Northwest, MI?
Median days on market: 104 days.
What is typical rent in Northwest, MI?
Typical rent: $1,032/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Northwest, MI?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, tornado.
Is Northwest, MI in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone A; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Northwest, 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 Northwest, MI?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Northwest, MI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Northwest, MI?
19 schools (10 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Northwest, MI walkable?
Walkability index: 9.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Northwest, MI?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Northwest, MI?
Regional Price Parity: 92.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Northwest

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