The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 48429 sells for about $162,393.
Prices are down 1.1% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 33 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $855 a month.
ZIP 48429 — Durand
Durand's housing market is defined by its role as an affordable, historic railroad-focused community. The combination of low inventory and consistent buyer interest keeps the market competitive despite broader economic shifts. Figures for price per square foot, price cuts, months of supply, and effective tax rates are not currently published at the ZIP level.
This area fits families and downsizers looking for a stable, historic, and lower-cost-of-living community.
Median prices moved down 1.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 33 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100.9% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.0% · poverty 6.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 48429, Shiawassee County MI
Generally characterized as meeting core educational needs with mid-tier state proficiency ratings.
Anchored by established rail history and a steady mix of local service and production-oriented employment.
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.
Average commute is approximately 28-30 minutes, with access to I-69 and M-71 for regional transit.
Features historic Durand Union Station, which serves as a museum and event center, alongside local park amenities and the annual Railroad Days festival.
The rental market is tight with high occupancy and limited inventory.
The economy features a mix of white and blue-collar work with concentrations in healthcare, education, and production.
Regional transit is facilitated by access to the I-69 and M-71 highway corridors.
The area is served by the Durand Area Schools district.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 48429 profiles.
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.
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.313.1 mi
- Castaway Play Cafe4.119.8 mi
- Toddler Country Play Cafe4.813.7 mi
- Spymaker Axe Throwing and Escape Rooms4.919.1 mi
- Flint Farmers' Market4.616.7 mi
- Dort Financial Center4.418.6 mi
- The Laundry4.516.3 mi
- Owosso Speedway4.417.4 mi
- Fenton Winery & Brewery/Dream Machine Distillery4.614.8 mi
- Clover Beach4.512.9 mi
- Steam Railroading Institute4.511 mi
- Elms Park4.69.6 mi
- McCurdy Park4.68.6 mi
- Durand Union Station Inc4.80.2 mi
- Sloan Museum of Discovery4.617.3 mi
- Flint Institute of Arts Museum + Art School4.817.3 mi
- Flint Children's Museum4.715.5 mi
- Steam Railroading Institute4.511 mi
- Owosso Curwood Castle4.611.4 mi
- Clover Beach4.512.9 mi
- Elms Park4.69.6 mi
- McCurdy Park4.68.6 mi
- Flushing County Park4.812.9 mi
- Linden County Park4.712.9 mi
- SkipperBud's3.415.4 mi
- Spring Meadows Country Club4.712.3 mi
- Willow Brook Golf Course & Restaurant4.36.4 mi
- Flushing Valley Golf Club4.112.9 mi
- Genesee Valley Golf Course4.210.7 mi
- Holiday Meadows / Holiday Shores RV Resort4.53.3 mi
- Meijer4.48.9 mi
- Genesee Valley Center3.811.8 mi
- Meijer4.39.1 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.111.7 mi
- Kohl's4.211.8 mi
- Bishop International Airport4.512.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A historic railroad landmark that serves as a community anchor.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.