The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 48030 sells for about $184,900, or $165 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.7% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 47 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,314 a month.
ZIP 48030 — Hazel Park
The 48030 housing market remains stable with a median listing price of $184.9K, reflecting steady demand for affordable housing in the Metro Detroit area. While inventory remains tight at 96 active listings, the market is seeing a slight year-over-year price increase of 2.7%. The area continues to attract first-time buyers and investors, though rising days on market suggest a cooling pace compared to previous years.
This ZIP is ideal for first-time homebuyers, young professionals, and commuters seeking an affordable entry point into the Oakland County market with convenient access to Detroit.
Median prices moved up 2.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 47 days on market with 3.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
28% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.1% · poverty 12.3% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 10.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 48030, Oakland County MI
Crime rates in Hazel Park are generally higher than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type in the area.
Schools serving the area are part of the Hazel Park School District, which generally receives mixed performance ratings compared to neighboring Oakland County districts.
The area is primarily at risk for localized urban flooding during heavy rain events, with standard insurance requirements for wind and fire coverage typical of the Metro Detroit region.
Economic momentum is driven by its proximity to Detroit and ongoing redevelopment efforts in the downtown corridor, focusing on small business growth and residential revitalization.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Michigan) — Disabled Veterans Homestead Exemption: Provides an exemption from property taxes levied for school operating purposes and potentially other local taxes depending on eligibility. State (Michigan) — General Property Tax Act: 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.
Residents benefit from direct access to I-75 and I-696, providing a straightforward commute to downtown Detroit and major employment hubs in the northern suburbs.
The area features several local parks including Green Acres Park and Scout Park, with proximity to major shopping and dining districts in neighboring Ferndale and Royal Oak.
The rental market is characterized by high demand for single-family homes and small multi-family units, with vacancy rates remaining low due to the area's affordability relative to surrounding suburbs.
The local economy is supported by a mix of light industrial, retail, and service-sector businesses, with many residents commuting to larger employers in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metro area.
The area is served by major highway corridors including I-75 and I-696, with limited public transit options primarily consisting of regional bus services.
Development is focused on the revitalization of the John R Road corridor and the ongoing transformation of the former raceway site.
The Oakland County Equalization Division oversees property assessments, ensuring compliance with state-mandated valuation standards.
Parcels are subject to Hazel Park School District taxes and various Oakland County special district levies for infrastructure and public services.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the area's urban density and historical flood risk, with standard coverage widely available.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ZCTA-level ACS tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- C.J. Barrymore's4.415.1 mi
- Dave & Buster's Livonia416.9 mi
- Dave & Buster's Utica4.112.2 mi
- Adventure Bay Family Water Park Presented by WFCU Credit Union4.410.6 mi
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade - Auburn Hills4.119.3 mi
- Little Caesars Arena4.68.8 mi
- Comerica Park4.79.1 mi
- Ford Field4.69 mi
- Huntington Place4.59.9 mi
- Topgolf4.219 mi
- Ambassador Bridge410.8 mi
- Comerica Park4.79.1 mi
- Detroit Zoo4.52.9 mi
- Detroit Institute of Arts4.87.5 mi
- Windsor-Detroit Tunnel4.39.8 mi
- Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation4.813.3 mi
- Detroit Institute of Arts4.87.5 mi
- Greenfield Village4.813.2 mi
- Michigan Central4.89.5 mi
- Motown Museum4.77 mi
- Campus Martius Park4.79.6 mi
- Detroit Riverwalk4.89.9 mi
- Dodge Park4.79.9 mi
- Cranbrook House & Gardens4.810.5 mi
- Red Oaks Waterpark4.43.9 mi
- Western Golf & Country Club4.611.6 mi
- Big Time Entertainment4.412.7 mi
- Rackham Golf Course3.83.6 mi
- Maple Lane Golf Club and Driving Range46.7 mi
- Sanctuary Lake Golf Course3.910.9 mi
- Somerset Collection4.67.9 mi
- Oakland Mall4.15 mi
- Fairlane Town Center4.112.2 mi
- Meijer41.9 mi
- Meijer4.26.7 mi
- Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport4.321.8 mi
- Windsor International Airport4.215.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A central community park featuring sports fields and playgrounds.
Local recreational space serving the residential neighborhoods.
Former horse racing track currently undergoing mixed-use redevelopment.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).