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Pearl beach, MI

Pearl beach, MI.

Population: 11,224 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Pearl beach, MI is $263,620 — up 2.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $350,000 after a median 50 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, icestorm, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$263,620

Median home value

+2.4%

1-year change

50

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$263,620
1-year appreciation
+2.4%
3-year appreciation
+10.9%
5-year appreciation
+20.2%
10-year appreciation
+86.7%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$265,133
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
$350,000
Median list price
$349,900
Median price per sqft
$222
1-year sale-price change
+26.7%
Median days on market
50 days
Homes sold (recent period)
25
For-sale inventory
86
Sale-to-list ratio
99.6%
Active listings
64
1-year forecast
+1.5%
New listings (monthly)
29

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$820/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$910/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,150/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,400/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,520/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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
2
Schools include
Algonac JuniorSenior High School, Algonac Alternative Education, Millside Elementary School, Algonquin Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, iceStorm, strongWind, inlandFlooding, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 6% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
52.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
South Macomb Disposal Authority (Landfills #9 and #9A) (16.8 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
60.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
35.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
49
Days with Good air quality
186
Days with Moderate air quality
163
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
197

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,878
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,892

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Harsens Island Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Selfridge Air National Guard Base Airport (MTC) (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
MCLAREN MACOMB, ASCENSION RIVER DISTRICT HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+133 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,973
Housing built before 1970
44.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.7%
Median annual property tax
$3,241
Mean commute to work
32 min
Households with broadband internet
77.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
35,702
Average weekly wage
$1,022
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
208

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

How it compares

Pearl beachState medianUS median
Median home value$263,620$246,351$289,727
Median sale price$350,000$265,000$325,000
Median days on market50 days36 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,241$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 Pearl beach, MI?
$263,620.
What is the median sale price in Pearl beach, MI?
$350,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Pearl beach, MI?
Median days on market: 50 days.
What is typical rent in Pearl beach, MI?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,150/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Pearl beach, MI?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, iceStorm, strongWind, inlandFlooding, tornado.
Is Pearl beach, MI in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Pearl beach, MI?
Risk to homes is higher than 6% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Pearl beach, MI?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Pearl beach, MI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Pearl beach, MI?
4 schools (2 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Pearl beach, MI walkable?
Walkability index: 7.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Pearl beach, MI?
Good. Median AQI: 49. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Pearl beach, MI?
Regional Price Parity: 92.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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