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Sand lake, MI

Sand lake, MI.

Population: 5,664 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Sand lake, MI is $319,263 — up 6.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $340,000 after a median 30 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with strongwind, coldwave, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$319,263

Median home value

+6.9%

1-year change

30

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$319,263
1-year appreciation
+6.9%
3-year appreciation
+18.1%
5-year appreciation
+30.5%
10-year appreciation
+112.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$319,263
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
$340,000
Median list price
$349,900
Median price per sqft
$263
1-year sale-price change
+27.9%
Median days on market
30 days
Homes sold (recent period)
11
For-sale inventory
12
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
8
1-year forecast
+3.0%

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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Sand Lake Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, coldWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 11% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
29.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Sparta Landfill (12.4 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)

Annual precipitation
40.2 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)
49
Days with Good air quality
188
Days with Moderate air quality
165
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
220

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
14,646
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
14,018

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Wilds Field (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) (29 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
SPECTRUM HEALTH UNITED 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)
-1,535 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Housing built before 1970
32.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.8%
Median annual property tax
$2,338
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
53.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
387,504
Average weekly wage
$1,152
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
938

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

How it compares

Sand lakeState medianUS median
Median home value$319,263$246,351$289,727
Median sale price$340,000$265,000$325,000
Median days on market30 days36 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,338$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 Sand lake, MI?
$319,263.
What is the median sale price in Sand lake, MI?
$340,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Sand lake, MI?
Median days on market: 30 days.
What is typical rent in Sand lake, 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 Sand lake, MI?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, coldWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, tornado.
Is Sand lake, MI in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Sand lake, MI?
Risk to homes is higher than 11% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Sand lake, MI?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Sand lake, MI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Sand lake, MI?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Sand lake, MI walkable?
Walkability index: 7.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Sand lake, MI?
Good. Median AQI: 49. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Sand lake, MI?
Regional Price Parity: 92.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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