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Shelby township, MI

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Shelby township.

Population: 84,821 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Shelby township, MI is $403,577 — up 2.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $491,500 after a median 20 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,756/month. 15 schools serve the area (NCES). 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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$403,577

Median home value

+2.2%

1-year change

20

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$403,577
1-year appreciation
+2.2%
3-year appreciation
+9.1%
5-year appreciation
+22.6%
10-year appreciation
+70.7%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$404,002
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
$491,500
Median list price
$480,382
Median price per sqft
$208
1-year sale-price change
+17.1%
Median days on market
20 days
Homes sold (recent period)
56
For-sale inventory
275
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
40
1-year forecast
+1.1%
Days to pending
26 days
New listings (monthly)
130

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,756/mo
1-year rent change
+3.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,073/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,193/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,500/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,833/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,987/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
15
Elementary schools
10
Middle schools
3
High schools
2
Schools include
Richard J Duncan Elementary, Beacon Tree Elementary School, Morgan Elementary School, Shelby Junior High School, Switzer Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, iceStorm, strongWind, tornado, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Very High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 5% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
7.7%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
3
Nearest Superfund site
Liquid Disposal, Inc. (1.2 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)

Annual precipitation
36.0 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
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
51
Days with Good air quality
182
Days with Moderate air quality
170
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
195

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.4 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
93,442
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
85,313

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
River Raisin National Battlefield Park (53 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
62
Nearest airport
Kunstman Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Selfridge Air National Guard Base Airport (MTC) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
18
Hospitals include
ASCENSION PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL, SOUTHFIELD AND NOVI, SURGEONS CHOICE MEDICAL CENTER, SINAI-GRACE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.4 / 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)
-769 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,988
Housing built before 1970
22.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.3%
Median annual property tax
$3,777
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
78.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
305,468
Average weekly wage
$1,314
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,080

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

How it compares

Shelby townshipState medianUS median
Median home value$403,577$246,351$289,727
Median sale price$491,500$265,000$325,000
Median days on market20 days36 days51 days
Typical rent$1,756/mo$1,494/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,777$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 Shelby township, MI?
$403,577.
What is the median sale price in Shelby township, MI?
$491,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Shelby township, MI?
Median days on market: 20 days.
What is typical rent in Shelby township, MI?
Typical rent: $1,756/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Shelby township, MI?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, iceStorm, strongWind, tornado, inlandFlooding.
Is Shelby township, MI in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Shelby township, MI?
Risk to homes is higher than 5% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Shelby township, MI?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Shelby township, MI?
3 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Liquid Disposal, Inc., 1.2 mi.
How many schools serve Shelby township, MI?
15 schools (10 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Shelby township, MI walkable?
Walkability index: 6.4/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Shelby township, MI?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Shelby township, MI?
Regional Price Parity: 92.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Shelby township

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