The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 48412 sells for about $325,000, or $185 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,375 a month.
ZIP 48412 — Almont
The housing market in 48412 is stable, characterized by low inventory and steady demand for rural, single-family homes. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, reflecting broader regional trends in Lapeer County. The market remains balanced, with limited new construction activity.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a rural, quiet lifestyle who are comfortable with a commute to nearby employment hubs like Lapeer or Flint.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% 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 4.0% · poverty 12.7% — 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 7.8%/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 6.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 48412, Lapeer County MI
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Attica is a rural community with low reported crime rates compared to the broader Flint metropolitan area, which experiences higher urban crime indices.
Schools serving the area are primarily part of the Lapeer Community Schools district, which generally maintains average state performance ratings.
The area is primarily at risk for severe weather events such as high winds and winter storms, with standard flood risk limited to specific low-lying areas near local creeks.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Lapeer and Flint employment corridors, with limited new large-scale commercial development within the immediate ZIP code.
Property taxes are assessed by Lapeer County and the local township, with rates determined by millage levies for schools, county services, and local infrastructure.
Residents primarily commute by personal vehicle, with travel times to Flint or Lapeer employment centers typically ranging from 20 to 40 minutes.
The area features access to rural outdoor amenities, including nearby state game areas and local parks, with limited immediate commercial shopping districts.
The rental market is limited in depth, consisting mostly of single-family home rentals with low turnover and minimal short-term rental presence.
The local economy is largely tied to the broader Lapeer County industrial and agricultural sectors, with many residents commuting to larger employers in Flint and surrounding areas.
Transportation is almost exclusively reliant on private vehicles, with major access provided by M-21 and local county roads.
Development is currently focused on small-scale residential infill rather than large-scale commercial or infrastructure projects.
Lapeer County utilizes a standard ad valorem assessment system based on the state-equalized value of residential properties.
Parcels are subject to Lapeer Community Schools district taxes and standard county-level service levies.
Property insurance premiums are generally stable, reflecting the area's low risk for major natural disasters compared to coastal or high-wildfire regions.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for ZCTA 48412.
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.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Large public land area nearby offering hunting, hiking, and wildlife observation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.