The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 49072 sells for about $234,000, or $165 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $994 a month.
ZIP 49072 — Mendon
The Paw Paw housing market shows steady demand with a median price of $234,000, supported by low inventory levels. Growth is modest but consistent, driven by its appeal as a commuter-friendly village with access to the Kalamazoo metro area. Market conditions remain stable as buyers balance affordability with limited supply.
This area is well-suited for families and commuters seeking a small-town atmosphere with convenient access to the larger Kalamazoo metro area.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 4.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.9% · poverty 9.0% — 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 6.3%/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 4.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 49079, Van Buren 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.
Crime rates in Paw Paw are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
The area is served by Paw Paw Public Schools, which generally maintains a stable reputation within the region for its K-12 programming.
The region faces moderate risks related to severe thunderstorms and winter weather, with standard flood insurance requirements for properties located near the Paw Paw River.
Economic momentum is driven by local manufacturing, agriculture, and small business services, with steady infrastructure maintenance along the Red Arrow Highway corridor.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by Van Buren County, with millage rates determined by local school districts and municipal levies.
Commuters primarily utilize the I-94 corridor for access to the Kalamazoo employment hub, with average drive times typically ranging from 20 to 30 minutes.
The area features Maple Lake for water recreation, several local parks, and proximity to regional golf courses and the downtown shopping district.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and steady demand, with a mix of single-family home rentals and small apartment complexes.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, agricultural processing, and regional retail services, with strong ties to the broader Kalamazoo labor market.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with I-94 serving as the main artery for regional connectivity.
Development is focused on small-scale residential infill and commercial revitalization within the village center.
The Van Buren County Equalization Department oversees property assessments and tax roll maintenance for the jurisdiction.
Parcels are subject to Paw Paw Public Schools levies and local municipal utility district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are stable, though coverage for wind and hail damage remains a standard consideration for homeowners.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau and World Population Review.
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.
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- Prairie View County Park4.511.4 mi
- Schrier Park4.613 mi
- Rawson's King Mill County Park4.84.4 mi
- Scidmore Park4.410.2 mi
- Angels Crossing Golf Club4.48.5 mi
- Pine View Golf Club4.410.6 mi
- Olde Mill Golf Club3.812.1 mi
- Indian Run Golf Club4.412.3 mi
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Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Central lake providing fishing, boating, and scenic views.
Historic district with local boutiques and restaurants.
Community park with playground and picnic facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.