The story of this market
The typical home in Clinton County, Michigan sells for about $383,000, or $186 per square foot.
Prices are up +9.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 35 days to sell. Over the long run, values in this county have grown 91% since 2000. Last year 18 of 22 neighborhoods saw prices rise, so the story isn't the same street to street. The biggest natural hazard here is strong wind, which FEMA rates relatively high. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,323 a month.
HUD sets the fair market rent for a 2-bedroom at $1,323 a month. FEMA's National Risk Index rates overall hazard risk here as Relatively Low.
Price climate
Every year of price change, 2000–2025
+3.4%
2025
Each stripe is one year's median price change across the area's census tracts (FHFA repeat-sales index). Deep blue is a strong gain year, red a falling year. Best: 2022 (+12.6%). Worst: 2009 (-8.7%). Hover to read a year.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+4.5%
MI · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Rent benchmark
Fair market rent by size
$1,685
3-bed / month
HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal 2027, for this county. A typical rent for a modest unit, used to set housing-voucher payments.
Neighborhood price trend
Long-run price trend, 2000–2025
+3.4%
2025 change
FHFA repeat-sales index, median of 22 census tracts in this county (2000 = 100). Bars are each year's median change.
Natural hazard exposure
The area's risk shape
26
Relatively Low
FEMA National Risk Index. Each spoke is a hazard ranked nationally, where 100 is the most exposed. Expected annual loss: $24,366,124.
Mortgage activity
Home lending in this county
82.3%
2018 approval rate
| Year | Applications | Loans made | Approval | Investor share | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3623 | 2209 | 82.3% | 1.9% | $210,000 |
CFPB Home Mortgage Disclosure Act records: every mortgage application reported by lenders for homes in this county. Approval rate is approved ÷ decided (withdrawn and incomplete files excluded). Investor share and home value are the median census tract.
Clinton County, Michigan
Clinton County's housing market remains fundamentally sound with median prices holding firm near $383,000 and homes moving in an average of 35 days. Tight active inventory alongside low months of supply provides price protection, while buyer interest continues to be underpinned by suburban Lansing commuters seeking quality school districts and favorable lot sizes.
No ARED distress-ledger coverage for this county yet — the foreclosure ingest rotates the national county directory, and filings appear here once the county's posted notices are read. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
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Median prices moved up 14.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 8 days on market with 2.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.87% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.2% · poverty 7.4% — a stable, low-distress profile.
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this county — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Deterministic aggregate of 7 researched ZIP reports of 8 — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Clinton County, Michigan — researched county-level history with a deterministic 1 / 3 / 5-year projection
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 9.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Each property observation weighs one in its ZIP's deterministic roll-up — property-level records (taxes, scores, permits) never roll individually. Latest property research run Sep 20, 2026.
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| 48808 | Bath | $438,900 | $256 | +2.1% | 57 | 98.5% | 15% | 3.2 | 28 | $1,283 | researched Sep 22 |
| 48820 | DeWitt | $365,000 | $153 | +15.1% | 7 | 100% | — | 2 | — | $1,159 | researched Sep 22 |
| 48822 | Eagle | $345,750 | $165 | +3.7% | 46 | 100% | — | 1 | 2 | $1,390 | researched Sep 22 |
| 48835 | Fowler | $197,000 | $165 | +4.2% | 35 | 98.5% | 12% | 3.2 | 17 | $588 | researched Sep 22 |
| 48866 | Ovid | $182,450 | $101 | +3.8% | 27 | 99.7% | 26% | 2.4 | 12 | $857 | researched Sep 22 |
| 48873 | Pewamo | $246,000 | $152 | +11.8% | 37 | 100.3% | 14% | 1.3 | 722 | $931 | researched Sep 22 |
| 48879 | St. Johns | $250,000 | $149 | +14.6% | 54 | — | — | — | 19 | $922 | researched Sep 21 |
| 48894 | Westphalia | $225,704 | $152 | +7.3% | 37 | 100.3% | 14% | 2.1 | 60 | $689 | researched Sep 22 |
Figures are each ZIP report's own latest research — the county roll-up aggregates them sales_count-weighted (population fallback); ZIPs cycle quarterly.
Clinton County exhibits property and violent crime rates notably below both Michigan and national medians, serving as a tranquil bedroom community to Lansing. Law enforcement is coordinated by the Clinton County Sheriff's Office alongside local municipal departments.
Public education is heavily anchored by suburban and exurban districts including DeWitt Public Schools, St. Johns Public Schools, and Bath Community Schools, with DeWitt frequently scoring near the top in regional proficiency and graduation metrics.
Flood risk is localized along the Looking Glass and Grand River basins, with overall minimal wildfire or tropical storm threat. Primary weather hazards stem from winter snowstorms, freezing rain, and occasional convective summer thunderstorms.
Southern Clinton County, especially DeWitt and Bath Townships, continues to absorb suburban growth from the greater Lansing and Michigan State University economic footprint. Agricultural processing, logistics along the US-127 and I-69 corridors, and light manufacturing remain key momentum drivers.
Property taxes operate under Michigan Proposal A, where taxable value growth is capped at the rate of inflation or 5% until transfer. Total millages vary from approximately 28 to 38 mills depending on school district and township special assessments.
Commuters benefit from direct north-south transit via US-127 into downtown Lansing and MSU in East Lansing, alongside east-west connectivity via I-69. Average vehicle commutes range from 20 to 25 minutes to primary regional employment nodes.
Recreational assets include Sleepy Hollow State Park featuring Lake Ovid, extensive access points on the Looking Glass River, and the Clinton-Ionia-Shiawassee (CIS) State Trail. Local municipal parks and golf courses throughout DeWitt and St. Johns supply extensive community green space.
Single-family residential permitting remains steady, driven by subdivision expansions in DeWitt and Bath Townships. Infill development and rural parcel splits make up the balance across central and northern townships.
The rental inventory is comparatively tight and largely concentrated near the southern border adjacent to Lansing and East Lansing. Institutional multifamily supply is limited, leaving single-family rentals and small duplex developments as the primary options.
The local economy is heavily influenced by proximity to Michigan state government offices, Michigan State University, and regional healthcare systems. Within the county borders, key drivers include agribusiness, automotive supply, logistics, and precision manufacturing.
Major arterial corridors include US-127 running north-south through the center of the county and I-69 cutting east-west across the southern tier. Clinton Transit provides on-demand curb-to-curb public transit throughout the entire county.
Zoning boards prioritize preserving fertile agricultural acreage in the northern townships while directing dense residential and commercial zoning along the southern urban boundaries.
Appraisals and property assessments are conducted at the local township and city assessor levels, with equalized valuations reviewed by the Clinton County Equalization Department under Michigan General Property Tax Act standards.
Overlapping jurisdictions include Lansing Community College district millages in southern townships, intermediate school districts, and countywide drain commissioner assessments for storm infrastructure.
Property insurance is generally stable and priced close to Michigan state norms, with winter freezing and storm-related roof claims representing the most frequent perils.
- Zap Zone XL - Lansing4.616.3 mi
- High Caliber Karting and Entertainment4.817.3 mi
- Funcity Trampoline and Adventure Park3.716.7 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.517.2 mi
- Launch Family Entertainment Lansing4.617.4 mi
- Breslin Center4.716.5 mi
- Spartan Stadium4.616.6 mi
- MSU Union4.616.2 mi
- Wharton Center for Performing Arts4.717 mi
- Celebration! Cinema4.521.2 mi
- Potter Park Zoo4.517.2 mi
- NCG Cinema - Lansing & IMAX!4.313.9 mi
- Impression 5 Science Center4.716.2 mi
- Hawk Island Park4.618.9 mi
- Sleepy Hollow State Park4.66.4 mi
- Impression 5 Science Center4.716.2 mi
- Michigan History Center4.716.3 mi
- Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum4.316.3 mi
- Steam Railroading Institute4.517.9 mi
- R.E. Olds Transportation Museum4.816.3 mi
- Hawk Island Park4.618.9 mi
- Fitzgerald Park4.718.8 mi
- Lake Lansing Park South4.615.7 mi
- Frances Park4.617.5 mi
- Fenner Nature Center4.717.6 mi
- Royal Scot Lansing4.114 mi
- Hawk Hollow Golf Course4.612.1 mi
- Forest Akers East Golf Course4.417.9 mi
- The Emerald Golf Course4.610.1 mi
- Forest Akers West Golf Course4.518 mi
- Horrocks Farm Market4.817.1 mi
- Meijer4.314.1 mi
- Meridian Mall4.217.5 mi
- Uncle John's Cider Mill4.510.3 mi
- Meijer4.317.7 mi
- Capital Region International Airport4.313.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this county — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
Spanning over 2,600 acres around Lake Ovid, this regional anchor provides year-round camping, hiking, mountain biking, boating, and disc golf for residents.
A 41-mile converted rail trail passing through St. Johns, Fowler, and Pewamo, popular for long-distance cycling, running, and cross-country skiing.
Features the historic Clinton County Courthouse, local diners, specialty shops, and community events such as the annual St. Johns Mint Festival.
Data pulled directly from US Census Bureau Profile and ACS tables for Clinton County, Michigan (FIPS 26037).
applies when — Real property owned and used as a homestead by a disabled veteran or their surviving spouse.
Provides an exemption from property taxes levied for school operating purposes and potentially other local taxes depending on eligibility.
MCL 211.7b
applies when — Delinquency in real property tax payments.
A three-year forfeiture and foreclosure process. Property is forfeited to the county treasurer after two years of delinquency. If taxes remain unpaid by March 31 of the third year, the property is foreclosed upon by the Foreclosing Governmental Unit.
General Property Tax Act, Public Act 206 of 1893; MCL 211.78k
applies when — Transfer of interest in real estate consisting of not less than 1 or more than 4 residential dwelling units.
Sellers must provide a written disclosure statement to prospective buyers regarding the condition of the property, including known defects.
Seller Disclosure Act, Act 92 of 1993
Property is assessed at 50% of true cash value (State Equalized Value). Taxable value is capped at the lesser of the state equalized value or the previous year's taxable value adjusted by the consumer price index (up to 5%), unless a transfer of ownership occurs. The tax is calculated by multiplying the taxable value by the local millage rate.
General Property Tax Act, Public Act 206 of 1893
Governance registry — every jurisdiction re-researches on a rolling 90-day cycle. Property reports compose these inherited burdens into a per-parcel ledger with conditional determinations. Informational only — not legal advice.