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Pleasant ridge, MI

Pleasant ridge, MI.

Population: 2,602 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Pleasant ridge, MI is $494,684 — up 4.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $457,500 after a median 7 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, 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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$494,684

Median home value

+4.6%

1-year change

7

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$494,684
1-year appreciation
+4.6%
3-year appreciation
+11.4%
5-year appreciation
+22.7%
10-year appreciation
+66.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$494,684
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
$457,500
Median list price
$419,000
Median price per sqft
$279
1-year sale-price change
-5.4%
Median days on market
7 days
Homes sold (recent period)
14
For-sale inventory
8
Sale-to-list ratio
102.8%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+1.0%
New listings (monthly)
4

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,520/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,690/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,120/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,590/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,810/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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, iceStorm, strongWind, tornado, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Very High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Very High · inlandFlooding: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 9% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
24.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Ten-Mile Drain (12.5 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
52.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
37.8 in
Annual snowfall
27.3 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)
41
Days with Good air quality
193
Days with Moderate air quality
58
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
169

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
177,359
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
143,998

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
River Raisin National Battlefield Park (40 mi)
National parks include
River Raisin National Battlefield Park, Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Oakland Troy Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport (DET) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
34
Hospitals include
ST JOE MERCY HOSPITAL SYSTEM LIVONIA, ASCENSION PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL, SOUTHFIELD AND NOVI, SURGEONS CHOICE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
-3,502 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,938
Housing built before 1970
93.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
4.5%
Median annual property tax
$6,804
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
92.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
680,690
Average weekly wage
$1,465
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,342

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

How it compares

Pleasant ridgeState medianUS median
Median home value$494,684$246,351$289,727
Median sale price$457,500$265,000$325,000
Median days on market7 days36 days51 days
Median annual property tax$6,804$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 Pleasant ridge, MI?
$494,684.
What is the median sale price in Pleasant ridge, MI?
$457,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Pleasant ridge, MI?
Median days on market: 7 days.
What is typical rent in Pleasant ridge, MI?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,120/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Pleasant ridge, MI?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, iceStorm, strongWind, tornado, heatWave.
Is Pleasant ridge, MI in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Pleasant ridge, MI?
Risk to homes is higher than 9% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Pleasant ridge, MI?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Pleasant ridge, MI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Pleasant ridge, MI walkable?
Walkability index: 7.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Pleasant ridge, MI?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Pleasant ridge, MI?
Regional Price Parity: 92.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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