The story of this market
The typical home in St. Joseph County, Michigan sells for about $200,667, or $162 per square foot.
Prices are up +5.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 16 days to sell, which is fast. Over the long run, values in this county have grown 125% since 2000. Last year 13 of 17 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 $1,046 a month.
HUD sets the fair market rent for a 2-bedroom at $1,046 a month. FEMA's National Risk Index rates overall hazard risk here as Relatively Low.
Price climate
Every year of price change, 2000–2025
+8%
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: 2023 (+12.4%). Worst: 2010 (-4.7%). 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
$1,382
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
+8%
2025 change
FHFA repeat-sales index, median of 17 census tracts in this county (2000 = 100). Bars are each year's median change.
Natural hazard exposure
The area's risk shape
33
Relatively Low
FEMA National Risk Index. Each spoke is a hazard ranked nationally, where 100 is the most exposed. Expected annual loss: $18,922,444.
Mortgage activity
Home lending in this county
75%
2018 approval rate
| Year | Applications | Loans made | Approval | Investor share | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2384 | 1269 | 75% | 2.9% | $135,000 |
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 Approval rate is approved ÷ decided (withdrawn and incomplete files excluded).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.
St. Joseph County, Michigan
The St. Joseph County housing market is experiencing steady growth with rising home values and a balanced inventory. Demand remains solid, supported by a stable local economy and relatively affordable housing compared to broader state trends.
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.
Select a city to expand its ZIP intel reports beneath · 5 cities · 11 ZIP reports
Median prices moved up 2.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 33 days on market with 3.9 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
20% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 87.97% of asking — demand is cooling.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.2% · poverty 11.4% — 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 9 researched ZIP reports of 11 — 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.
St. Joseph 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 6.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
No researched properties in this county yet — the property base layer populates as property research runs, and each property feeds its ZIP's roll-up.
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| 49032 | Centreville | $160,100 | $115 | +2.1% | 45 | 98.5% | 12% | 3.2 | 22 | $868 | researched Sep 22 |
| 49040 | Colon | $245,000 | $148 | +2.1% | 42 | 98.2% | 18.5% | 3.2 | 38 | $791 | researched Sep 22 |
| 49042 | Constantine | $245,000 | $148 | +3.2% | 42 | 98.5% | 12% | 3.8 | 38 | $789 | researched Sep 22 |
| 49066 | Leonidas | $215,000 | $142 | +3.2% | 48 | 97.5% | 18% | 3.5 | 42 | $1,051 | researched Sep 22 |
| 49072 | Mendon | $234,000 | $165 | +2.1% | 45 | 98.2% | 12% | 4.8 | 87 | $994 | researched Sep 22 |
| 49073 | Nashville | $175,000 | $118 | +2.4% | 42 | 98.5% | 12% | 3.2 | 18 | $875 | researched Sep 22 |
| 49075 | Nottawa | $234,800 | $174 | +4.2% | 18 | 98.5% | 28.1% | 5.2 | 875 | $1,340 | researched Sep 22 |
| 49083 | Richland | $299,999 | $165 | 0% | 36 | — | — | — | 460 | $1,023 | researched Sep 22 |
| 49091 | Sturgis | $173,800 | $115 | +2.4% | 48 | 97.5% | 18% | 3.2 | 62 | $841 | researched Sep 22 |
| 49093 | Three Rivers | $240,000 | $187 | -4% | 53 | — | — | — | 64 | $851 | 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.
Public education is provided by several local districts, with performance generally reflecting regional averages for rural Michigan communities.
The county faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including seasonal severe storms and localized flooding near river corridors; insurance markets remain stable.
Economic momentum is driven by a mix of manufacturing and agricultural sectors, with steady employment growth reported in recent years.
Property taxes are assessed by the county and local municipalities based on taxable value, with rates varying by school district and local millage levies.
The county features numerous lakes and rivers, including the St. Joseph River, offering extensive opportunities for fishing, boating, and outdoor recreation.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and steady demand, with median rents remaining relatively affordable compared to state averages.
The economy is anchored by manufacturing, agriculture, and healthcare services, with a stable employment base and moderate growth.
The county is served by a network of state highways, including US-131, facilitating regional connectivity.
The county appraisal district conducts annual assessments based on market value, adhering to state-mandated equalization processes.
Parcels are subject to various local millages, including school district, library, and emergency service levies.
Property insurance remains available and stable, with premiums influenced by standard regional hazard profiles.
- Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Center4.821.9 mi
- Jellystone Park™ Barton Lake4.426.6 mi
- Airway Fun Center4.522.4 mi
- Revel & Roll West4.325.7 mi
- Airborne Adventure Park - Kalamazoo, MI423 mi
- Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Center4.821.9 mi
- Bell's Eccentric Cafe4.626.7 mi
- Wings Event Center4.423.7 mi
- Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds4.527.3 mi
- Miller Auditorium4.725.9 mi
- Shipshewana Flea Market (May-Sept)4.416.8 mi
- Alligator Sanctuary4.819.3 mi
- Ramona Park4.519.4 mi
- Shipshewana's Lights of Joy4.416.8 mi
- Dutch Creek Farm Animal Park4.613.6 mi
- Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Center4.821.9 mi
- RV/MH Hall of Fame4.622.4 mi
- Kalamazoo Valley Museum4.726.6 mi
- The Lerner Theatre4.728.1 mi
- Kalamazoo Institute of Arts4.726.3 mi
- Ramona Park4.519.4 mi
- Twin Mills Campground413.7 mi
- Dr. Lawless International Dark Sky Park4.517.5 mi
- Bonneyville Mill County Park4.818.4 mi
- Meyer Broadway County Park4.88.2 mi
- Harbor Cove RV Resort4.225.2 mi
- Coldwater Lake Marina4.728.8 mi
- Boat Ramp Diamond Lake4.424.1 mi
- Angels Crossing Golf Club4.413.9 mi
- Olde Mill Golf Club3.814.4 mi
- Pine View Golf Club4.411.5 mi
- Indian Run Golf Club4.418.7 mi
- Heron Creek Golf Club4.518.7 mi
- Shipshewana Flea Market (May-Sept)4.416.8 mi
- Meijer4.219.6 mi
- Yoder's Country Market4.80.8 mi
- Meijer4.27.1 mi
- Meijer4.39.9 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.
A major regional waterway providing extensive fishing, boating, and scenic trails for residents.
Provides essential medical services and employment to the county population.
Various parks offer picnic areas, playgrounds, and natural spaces for community gatherings.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau QuickFacts and Census Reporter.
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.