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Paw Paw, MI

Paw Paw, MI.

Population: 13,414 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Paw Paw, MI is $284,685 — up 2.6% over the past year. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hail, icestorm, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$284,685

Median home value

+2.6%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$284,685
1-year appreciation
+2.6%
3-year appreciation
+6.7%
5-year appreciation
+18.1%
10-year appreciation
+73.7%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$284,833
House Price Index (state)
387.5 (+5.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
44
New listings (monthly)
19

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

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
6
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
Paw Paw Public School District, Van Buren ISD
Schools include
Paw Paw Later Elementary, Cedar Street Community and Family Center, Paw Paw Early Elementary School, Paw Paw Middle School, Paw Paw High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hail, iceStorm, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 7% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
67.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
K&L Avenue Landfill (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
49.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.9 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)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Almena Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) (20 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
BRONSON LAKEVIEW 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)
+96 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,980
Housing built before 1970
36.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.1%
Median annual property tax
$2,821
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
68.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
17,361
Average weekly wage
$946
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Accommodation & Food, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
196

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

How it compares

Paw PawState medianUS median
Median home value$284,685$246,351$289,727
Median annual property tax$2,821$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 Paw Paw, MI?
$284,685.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Paw Paw, MI?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, iceStorm, strongWind, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in Paw Paw, 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 Paw Paw, MI?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Paw Paw, MI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Paw Paw, MI?
6 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Paw Paw, MI?
Regional Price Parity: 92.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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