The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 49351 sells for about $347,700, or $168 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 34 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,350 a month.
ZIP 49351 — Rockford
The housing market in 49351 remains stable with steady demand and limited inventory, driving modest year-over-year price growth. Buyers are active but selective, while sellers continue to benefit from a lack of new construction. Overall, the market reflects a balanced environment for long-term residents.
This ZIP is ideal for families and long-term residents seeking a quiet, suburban-to-rural lifestyle with affordable housing options and a strong sense of community.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 34 days on market with 3.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
19% 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 3.8% · poverty 6.2% — 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 6.0%/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 6.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 49351, Kent County MI
Crime rates in this area remain low relative to the state average, with property crime being the primary concern. Local law enforcement reports stable trends over the last three years.
Schools serving this ZIP are generally rated as average to above-average, with strong community support and consistent performance in state-level assessments.
The area faces moderate risk from severe thunderstorms and occasional high winds, with standard flood insurance requirements for properties located near local waterways.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to regional manufacturing hubs and agricultural processing centers, with steady residential development occurring on the periphery.
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.
Residents primarily commute by personal vehicle to nearby employment centers, with average drive times ranging from 25 to 35 minutes.
The area features several local parks, walking trails, and access to nearby lakes for fishing and boating, providing a quiet, nature-oriented amenity base.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and consistent demand, with limited new multi-family supply keeping upward pressure on rents.
The local economy is supported by a mix of small-scale manufacturing, retail, and agricultural services, with many residents commuting to the nearby metropolitan core.
Transportation is heavily reliant on personal vehicles, with major highway corridors providing access to regional employment centers.
Development is focused on low-density residential growth and the preservation of existing green space, with limited commercial expansion planned.
The county appraisal district conducts annual assessments to ensure property values align with current market trends.
Parcels are subject to standard school district and county-level tax levies, with no major MUD or PID districts reported.
Property insurance premiums are stable, though homeowners are encouraged to maintain adequate coverage for wind and storm-related damages.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov using ZCTA 49351 profile.
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.
- Dave & Buster's Kentwood4.115.9 mi
- Sky Zone Grand Rapids4.216.1 mi
- Main Event Grand Rapids4.215.6 mi
- GameTime Fun Park4.38.8 mi
- BattleGR Tactical Games4.98.6 mi
- Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park4.811.2 mi
- Van Andel Arena4.513.8 mi
- DeVos Place4.513.4 mi
- Grand Rapids Downtown Market4.614.3 mi
- Founders Brewing Co4.314.1 mi
- Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park4.811.2 mi
- Celebration! Cinema4.59.9 mi
- Cannonsburg Ski Area4.36.2 mi
- Deer Tracks Junction4.84 mi
- AMC Grand Rapids 184.211 mi
- Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park4.811.2 mi
- Grand Rapids Public Museum4.713.7 mi
- Grand Rapids Children's Museum4.613.6 mi
- Grand Rapids Art Museum4.613.6 mi
- The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum4.713.6 mi
- Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park4.811.2 mi
- Riverside Park4.610.9 mi
- Belknap Park4.612.5 mi
- Huff Park4.710.4 mi
- Manhattan Park4.513 mi
- Murray Lake Marina4.411.6 mi
- Scott Lake Golf & Practice Center4.56.6 mi
- Thousand Oaks Golf Club4.77.1 mi
- Blythefield Country Club4.75.4 mi
- The Falls at Barber Creek4.712.1 mi
- Boulder Creek Golf Club & Restaurant4.35.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Features playgrounds, picnic areas, and sports fields.
Provides miles of paved and unpaved paths for hiking and biking.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 29.5% from the nearest retained anchor (published ten-year series (2025)) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Research outlier held out — this pass returned a median of $245,000 (29.5% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration. Validation: the flagged $245,000 (-29.5% vs the published ten-year series (2025)) could not be independently corroborated and was reverted to the prior cycle value pending review; the case is under review in the Command Center.