The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 49073 sells for about $175,000, or $118 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $875 a month.
ZIP 49073 — Nashville
The housing market in 49073 remains stable with modest price appreciation and low inventory levels. Demand is driven by local residents seeking affordable housing, resulting in a balanced market environment with consistent sales activity.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and long-term residents seeking an affordable, quiet community with a lower cost of living compared to larger metropolitan hubs.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 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 12.0% · poverty 15.0% — a mixed stability 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 4.8%/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 3.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 49073, 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 this area are generally lower than the state average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
The area is served by local public schools that generally meet state proficiency standards, though performance varies by specific school site.
The region faces moderate risk from severe thunderstorms and occasional winter weather events; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas.
Economic momentum is driven by local manufacturing and agricultural support services, with steady but modest infrastructure investment.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level based on state-mandated formulas, with local millage rates determined by school district and municipal budget requirements.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with most employment centers accessible via regional highway corridors within a 30-45 minute drive.
The area features access to local community parks, nearby state-managed natural areas for hiking, and basic retail shopping centers within a short driving distance.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and stable demand, primarily driven by long-term residents and a limited supply of multi-family housing.
The local economy is anchored by small-scale manufacturing, agricultural processing, and regional retail services.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use, with limited public transit options available for regional connectivity.
Development is currently focused on small-scale residential infill and the maintenance of existing commercial infrastructure.
The county appraisal district conducts annual assessments based on market sales data and property inspections to determine taxable value.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and county-wide millage for emergency services and infrastructure maintenance.
Property insurance premiums are stable, reflecting the area's low exposure to major natural disasters compared to coastal regions.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
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.
- Full Blast Water Park4.118.7 mi
- Barry Expo Center4.315 mi
- Kellogg Arena4.218.6 mi
- Country Mill Farms, Bakery, Orchard & Cider Mill4.717.2 mi
- Medalist Golf Club & Banquet Facility4.617.3 mi
- New Holland Brewing - Battle Creek Brewpub4.418.4 mi
- Historic Charlton Park4.74.7 mi
- Pierce Cedar Creek Institute4.99.5 mi
- Tyden Park4.69.5 mi
- Fish Hatchery Park4.510 mi
- Hastings Bowl4.39.6 mi
- Gilmore Car Museum4.917.9 mi
- Historic Charlton Park4.74.7 mi
- Historic Adventist Village4.818.1 mi
- Kellogg Manor House4.718.7 mi
- Fantasy Forest4.717.7 mi
- Pierce Cedar Creek Institute4.99.5 mi
- Tyden Park4.69.5 mi
- Fish Hatchery Park4.510 mi
- Bliss Riverfront Park4.58.3 mi
- Tangle Town4.59.7 mi
- Gull Lake Marine Bayside4.619.9 mi
- Dollar General4.18.7 mi
- Dollar General4.12 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides local green space and recreational facilities for residents.
Offers seasonal fishing and non-motorized boating opportunities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.