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Williamston, MI

Williamston, MI.

Population: 11,116 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Williamston, MI is $336,721 — up 2.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $327,900 after a median 34 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 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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$336,721

Median home value

+2.6%

1-year change

34

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$336,721
1-year appreciation
+2.6%
3-year appreciation
+11.3%
5-year appreciation
+22.0%
10-year appreciation
+76.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$336,721
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
$327,900
Median list price
$339,900
Median price per sqft
$160
1-year sale-price change
+8.9%
Median days on market
34 days
Homes sold (recent period)
27
For-sale inventory
36
Sale-to-list ratio
101.1%
Active listings
28
1-year forecast
+1.8%
New listings (monthly)
16

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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Williamston Discovery Elementary School, Williamston Middle School, Williamston Explorer Elementary School, Williamston High 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, tornado, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 8% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
27.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Motor Wheel, Inc. (13.9 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
37.0 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)
43
Days with Good air quality
229
Days with Moderate air quality
123
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
194

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
28,377
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
21,918

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
41
Nearest airport
Maidens Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Capital Region International Airport (LAN) (17 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
MCLAREN GREATER LANSING, EDWARD W SPARROW HOSPITAL, BRIGHTWELL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
-1,044 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
37.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.1%
Median annual property tax
$5,073
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
73.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
109,258
Average weekly wage
$1,192
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
165

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

How it compares

WilliamstonState medianUS median
Median home value$336,721$246,351$289,727
Median sale price$327,900$265,000$325,000
Median days on market34 days36 days51 days
Median annual property tax$5,073$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 Williamston, MI?
$336,721.
What is the median sale price in Williamston, MI?
$327,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Williamston, MI?
Median days on market: 34 days.
What is typical rent in Williamston, 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 Williamston, MI?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, coldWave, iceStorm, tornado, hail.
Is Williamston, MI in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in Williamston, MI?
Risk to homes is higher than 8% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Williamston, MI?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Williamston, MI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Williamston, MI?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Williamston, MI walkable?
Walkability index: 7.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Williamston, MI?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Williamston, MI?
Regional Price Parity: 92.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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