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Zcta 49525, MI

Zcta 49525, MI.

Population: 30,887 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Zcta 49525, MI is $390,546 — up 4.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $423,500 after a median 6 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,712/month. 23 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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$390,546

Median home value

+4.6%

1-year change

6

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$390,546
1-year appreciation
+4.6%
3-year appreciation
+13.6%
5-year appreciation
+27.9%
10-year appreciation
+93.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$390,546
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
$423,500
Median list price
$449,950
Median price per sqft
$242
1-year sale-price change
+15.7%
Median days on market
6 days
Homes sold (recent period)
64
For-sale inventory
87
Sale-to-list ratio
102.5%
Active listings
37
1-year forecast
+2.3%
Days to pending
16 days
New listings (monthly)
50

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,712/mo
1-year rent change
+1.9%
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
23
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
4
High schools
9
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Knapp Charter Academy, Forest Hills Public Schools, Grand Rapids Public Schools
Schools include
Knapp Charter Academy, Northern Trails 56 School, Knapp Forest Elementary School, Orchard View Elementary School, Northern 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, 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
A09
Flood risk level
High
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
2
Nearest Superfund site
State Disposal Landfill, Inc. (0.6 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
48.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.0 in
Annual snowfall
74.9 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
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
76,595
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
59,429

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
35
Nearest airport
Somerville Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
SPECTRUM HEALTH UNITED HOSPITAL, SPECTRUM HEALTH, MERCY HEALTH SAINT MARY'S
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.3 / 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)
-1,535 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,983
Housing built before 1970
31.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.3%
Median annual property tax
$3,182
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
80.3%

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

Zcta 49525State medianUS median
Median home value$390,546$246,351$289,727
Median sale price$423,500$265,000$325,000
Median days on market6 days36 days51 days
Typical rent$1,712/mo$1,494/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,182$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 Zcta 49525, MI?
$390,546.
What is the median sale price in Zcta 49525, MI?
$423,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Zcta 49525, MI?
Median days on market: 6 days.
What is typical rent in Zcta 49525, MI?
Typical rent: $1,712/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Zcta 49525, MI?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, coldWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, tornado.
Is Zcta 49525, MI in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A09.
What is the wildfire risk in Zcta 49525, 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 Zcta 49525, MI?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Zcta 49525, MI?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: State Disposal Landfill, Inc., 0.6 mi.
How many schools serve Zcta 49525, MI?
23 schools (7 elementary, 4 middle, 9 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Zcta 49525, MI walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Zcta 49525, MI?
Good. Median AQI: 49. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Zcta 49525, MI?
Regional Price Parity: 92.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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