The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 48091 sells for about $156,000, or $125 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,290 a month.
ZIP 48091 — Warren
The 48091 housing market remains stable with modest year-over-year price appreciation, driven by consistent demand for affordable entry-level homes. Inventory levels are relatively tight, keeping the market competitive for buyers despite broader economic headwinds. Figures for specific metrics like months of supply and price cut percentages are based on current market snapshots.
This ZIP is well-suited for first-time homebuyers, working-class families, and investors seeking affordable entry-level housing in a mature suburban environment.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 2.4 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% 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 8.2% · poverty 17.2% — a mixed stability 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 7.0%/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 3.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 48091, Macomb County MI
Crime rates in Warren are generally higher than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type in this suburban area.
Schools serving the 48091 area are primarily part of the Warren Consolidated Schools and Van Dyke Public Schools districts, which generally receive mixed performance ratings.
The area faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including potential for heavy rain-related flooding and severe wind events, with insurance premiums reflecting regional risk profiles.
The local economy is anchored by the automotive and manufacturing sectors, with ongoing efforts to revitalize industrial corridors and attract small-to-medium enterprise investment.
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 typically commute by car to employment hubs in Detroit and surrounding Macomb County, with a mean travel time of approximately 26.6 minutes.
The area features several local parks and community centers, with proximity to larger regional recreational facilities and shopping districts in Warren and nearby Sterling Heights.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand for single-family homes and multi-family units, with vacancy rates remaining relatively low due to the area's affordability.
The economy is heavily influenced by the automotive industry, with major employers including General Motors and various Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive suppliers.
The area is served by a network of major arterial roads and highways, with limited public transit options primarily consisting of bus services.
Development focus is currently on infill housing and the modernization of aging commercial strips along major thoroughfares.
Parcels are subject to standard municipal, county, and school district taxes, with no significant MUD/PID presence reported.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and the age of the housing stock in the area.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and US Census Bureau ZCTA profiles.
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- Dave & Buster's Livonia418.3 mi
- Dave & Buster's Utica4.111.5 mi
- Adventure Bay Family Water Park Presented by WFCU Credit Union4.410.5 mi
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade - Auburn Hills4.119.9 mi
- Little Caesars Arena4.68.8 mi
- Comerica Park4.79 mi
- Ford Field4.69 mi
- Huntington Place4.59.9 mi
- Topgolf4.219.5 mi
- Ambassador Bridge411 mi
- Comerica Park4.79 mi
- Detroit Zoo4.54.1 mi
- Detroit Institute of Arts4.87.6 mi
- Windsor-Detroit Tunnel4.39.8 mi
- Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation4.814.2 mi
- Detroit Institute of Arts4.87.6 mi
- Greenfield Village4.814.1 mi
- Michigan Central4.89.7 mi
- Motown Museum4.77.3 mi
- Campus Martius Park4.79.5 mi
- Detroit Riverwalk4.89.7 mi
- Dodge Park4.79.1 mi
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- Red Oaks Waterpark4.43.9 mi
- Big Time Entertainment4.412.6 mi
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- Rackham Golf Course3.84.9 mi
- Maple Lane Golf Club and Driving Range45.7 mi
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- Somerset Collection4.68.6 mi
- Oakland Mall4.15.2 mi
- Meijer43.1 mi
- Meijer4.27.5 mi
- Tecumseh Mall3.912.6 mi
- Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport4.322.9 mi
- Windsor International Airport4.214.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides fitness facilities, pool, and community programming.
Features sports fields, walking paths, and picnic areas.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2024) (within 12.5%).