The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 48879 sells for about $250,000, or $149 per square foot.
Prices are up +14.6% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 54 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $922 a month.
ZIP 48879 — St. Johns
The housing market in 48879 is experiencing moderate growth with a significant year-over-year price increase of 14.6%. Demand remains steady, driven by buyers seeking a peaceful, family-friendly environment within commuting distance of Lansing. Inventory remains limited, contributing to a competitive environment for available single-family homes.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and those seeking a quieter, small-town atmosphere while maintaining access to the Lansing employment hub.
Median prices moved up 14.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 54 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.3% · poverty 10.6% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 48879, Michigan
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by the St. Johns Public School District, which is generally characterized as a stable local educational system.
The area benefits from its proximity to the Lansing employment core, with development momentum focused on residential expansion and local infrastructure improvements.
Property taxes are assessed at the local level within Clinton and Gratiot counties; specific millage rates vary by township and school district jurisdiction.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with convenient access to major highway corridors connecting to the broader Lansing metropolitan area.
The area features local parks and community spaces, with additional shopping, dining, and recreational amenities available within the city of St. Johns and nearby Lansing suburbs.
The rental market is characterized by a mix of single-family homes and smaller multi-family units, with demand supported by the area's tranquil, family-oriented environment.
The local economy is integrated into the broader Lansing region, with a mix of local services, agriculture, and proximity to state government and educational employers in Lansing.
Transportation is primarily highway-dependent, with regional connectivity provided by major state routes linking to the Lansing metropolitan area.
Development activity is primarily focused on residential infill and suburban expansion within the St. Johns city limits and surrounding townships.
Parcels are subject to local school district millages and county-level assessments for public services.
Data sourced from Census Bureau and Data Commons.
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.
- Zap Zone XL - Lansing4.618.1 mi
- Funcity Trampoline and Adventure Park3.718.6 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.519.2 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese3.918.4 mi
- Funtyme Adventure Parks4.219.6 mi
- Breslin Center4.719.2 mi
- Spartan Stadium4.619.2 mi
- MSU Union4.618.8 mi
- Wharton Center for Performing Arts4.719.7 mi
- Owosso Speedway4.412.7 mi
- Sleepy Hollow State Park4.69.2 mi
- Motz Park4.63.8 mi
- Riverside Park4.611.2 mi
- Clinton Lakes County Park4.63.9 mi
- Maple River State Game Area4.49.9 mi
- Impression 5 Science Center4.718.6 mi
- Michigan History Center4.718.6 mi
- Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum4.319 mi
- Steam Railroading Institute4.519.7 mi
- R.E. Olds Transportation Museum4.818.7 mi
- Motz Park4.63.8 mi
- St. Johns City Park4.60.6 mi
- Riverside Park4.611.2 mi
- Clinton Lakes County Park4.63.9 mi
- Sleepy Hollow State Park - Parking Lot - South East4.88.6 mi
- The Emerald Golf Course4.67.5 mi
- Prairie Creek Golf Course and Banquet Center4.111.5 mi
- Uncle John's Cider Mill4.57.7 mi
- Meijer4.211.9 mi
- Clark Corners3.712.9 mi
- Capital Region International Airport4.315.7 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 providing green space and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.