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Schoolcraft, MI

Schoolcraft, MI.

Population: 6,305 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Schoolcraft, MI is $355,505 — up 4.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $450,000 after a median 17 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hail, strongwind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$355,505

Median home value

+4.4%

1-year change

17

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$355,505
1-year appreciation
+4.4%
3-year appreciation
+12.6%
5-year appreciation
+26.7%
10-year appreciation
+86.2%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$355,505
House Price Index (state)
400.5 (+3.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$450,000
Median list price
$537,500
Median price per sqft
$181
1-year sale-price change
+37.2%
Median days on market
17 days
Homes sold (recent period)
22
For-sale inventory
20
Sale-to-list ratio
99.2%
Active listings
15
1-year forecast
+2.6%
New listings (monthly)
8

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$885/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,013/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,158/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,545/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,637/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
20.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.0 : 1
Schools include
Schoolcraft Elementary School, Schoolcraft High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hail, strongWind, tornado, coldWave, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 7% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
39.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Roto-Finish Co., Inc. (10.8 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
49.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
39.7 in
Annual snowfall
41.2 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)
43
Days with Good air quality
224
Days with Moderate air quality
134
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
156

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
12,696
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
13,445

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Prairie Ronde Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
24
Hospitals include
SAINT JOSEPH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, UNITY PHYSICIANS HOSPITAL, MEDICAL BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL - MISHAWAKA
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 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)
-650 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Housing built before 1970
28.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.6%
Median annual property tax
$3,674
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
74.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
109,092
Average weekly wage
$1,304
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
487

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

How it compares

SchoolcraftState medianUS median
Median home value$355,505$242,800$288,527
Median sale price$450,000$265,000$325,000
Median days on market17 days36 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,674$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 Schoolcraft, MI?
$355,505.
What is the median sale price in Schoolcraft, MI?
$450,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Schoolcraft, MI?
Median days on market: 17 days.
What is typical rent in Schoolcraft, MI?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,158/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Schoolcraft, MI?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, strongWind, tornado, coldWave, iceStorm.
Is Schoolcraft, MI in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Schoolcraft, MI?
Risk to homes is higher than 7% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Schoolcraft, MI?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Schoolcraft, MI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Schoolcraft, MI?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Schoolcraft, MI walkable?
Walkability index: 2.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Schoolcraft, MI?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Schoolcraft, MI?
Regional Price Parity: 96.2 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Schoolcraft

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