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Petersburg, MI

Petersburg, MI.

Population: 5,567 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Petersburg, MI is $322,830 — up 6.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $268,900 after a median 35 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, strongwind, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$322,830

Median home value

+6.8%

1-year change

35

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$322,830
1-year appreciation
+6.8%
3-year appreciation
+13.4%
5-year appreciation
+25.0%
10-year appreciation
+77.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$322,830
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
$268,900
Median list price
$324,900
Median price per sqft
$182
1-year sale-price change
-15.3%
Median days on market
35 days
Homes sold (recent period)
11
For-sale inventory
15
Sale-to-list ratio
97.3%
Active listings
9
1-year forecast
+2.1%
New listings (monthly)
7

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
Summerfield JuniorSenior High School, Summerfield Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, strongWind, coldWave, hail, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 6% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
34.3%
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
50.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
36.2 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)
25
Days with Good air quality
59
Days with Moderate air quality
6
Highest AQI recorded (year)
82

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
29,210
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
29,338

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
River Raisin National Battlefield Park (16 mi)
National parks include
River Raisin National Battlefield Park, Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
40
Nearest airport
Ham-A-Lot Field (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport (TOL) (21 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
PROMEDICA MONROE REGIONAL HOSPITAL, MERCY ST VINCENT MEDICAL CENTER, NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL TOLEDO, LLC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 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)
-17 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
42.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.0%
Median annual property tax
$2,737
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
76.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
35,432
Average weekly wage
$1,153
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
176

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

How it compares

PetersburgState medianUS median
Median home value$322,830$246,351$289,727
Median sale price$268,900$265,000$325,000
Median days on market35 days36 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,737$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 Petersburg, MI?
$322,830.
What is the median sale price in Petersburg, MI?
$268,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Petersburg, MI?
Median days on market: 35 days.
What is typical rent in Petersburg, 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 Petersburg, MI?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, strongWind, coldWave, hail, inlandFlooding.
What is the wildfire risk in Petersburg, 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 Petersburg, MI?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Petersburg, MI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Petersburg, MI?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Petersburg, MI walkable?
Walkability index: 2.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Petersburg, MI?
Good. Median AQI: 25. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Petersburg, MI?
Regional Price Parity: 92.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Petersburg

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