The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 49062 sells for about $320,000, or $169 per square foot.
Prices are up +11.7% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 39 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,475 a month.
ZIP 49062 — Kendall
The Mattawan housing market remains highly competitive with low inventory and steady price appreciation. Buyers are facing a seller's market, driven by limited supply and strong demand for suburban housing within the Kalamazoo-Portage metro area.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers seeking suburban living with access to quality schools, as well as commuters working in the Kalamazoo-Portage area.
Median prices moved up 11.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 39 days on market with 1.7 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.5% · poverty 4.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 49062, Mattawan MI
The area is served by the Mattawan Consolidated School District, which is generally regarded as a high-performing district in the region.
The area benefits from proximity to the Kalamazoo-Portage economic hub, with ongoing residential development and access to regional employment centers.
Property taxes are assessed at the local level based on taxable value; specific millage rates vary by school district and municipal jurisdiction.
Residents typically commute via I-94 toward the Kalamazoo-Portage employment core, with average commute times reflecting a suburban-to-urban transit profile.
The area offers access to local parks, golf courses, and proximity to regional lakes, with shopping and dining options available in nearby Mattawan and Portage.
The rental market is characterized by moderate demand, with rents influenced by the broader Kalamazoo-Portage metro trends.
The local economy is anchored by the broader Kalamazoo-Portage metro area, featuring a mix of healthcare, education, and manufacturing sectors.
The area is primarily served by highway corridors, notably I-94, facilitating regional connectivity.
Parcels are subject to local school district and municipal tax levies.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 49062 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.
Primary school district serving the community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.