The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 49411 sells for about $245,000, or $168 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% 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 $862 a month.
ZIP 49411 — Free Soil
The housing market in 49411 remains stable with modest price appreciation and consistent demand from local buyers. Low inventory levels continue to support current pricing, though rising interest rates have tempered the pace of sales compared to previous years.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and long-term residents seeking a quiet, suburban lifestyle with affordable housing options compared to larger metropolitan centers.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 3.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% 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 1.8% · poverty 13.4% — 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 4.6%/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 49411, Kent 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 remain consistent with regional averages for similar suburban-rural communities, with property crime being the primary reported concern.
Local schools are generally rated as average, with community focus on extracurricular engagement and steady academic performance metrics.
The area faces moderate risk from seasonal wind events and localized heavy rainfall, with standard insurance coverage typically sufficient for residential properties.
Economic momentum is driven by local manufacturing and service-sector employers, with steady but modest residential development occurring on the periphery.
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 access to regional highway corridors providing connections to nearby employment hubs.
The area features several community parks, local trail networks, and proximity to regional lakes, offering accessible outdoor recreation and basic retail shopping centers.
The rental market is characterized by stable demand and low vacancy rates, with limited new multi-family construction keeping upward pressure on monthly rents.
The local economy is supported by a mix of small-to-medium manufacturing firms and regional retail services, providing a stable employment base.
Development is focused on infill residential projects and minor commercial upgrades to existing retail corridors.
Parcels are subject to standard school district and county-level utility assessments.
Property insurance premiums are stable, reflecting the area's low-to-moderate risk profile for natural disasters.
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.
- The Outsider4.511 mi
- S.S. City of Milwaukee4.711.7 mi
- Ludington State Park Beach4.812.2 mi
- Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Area4.88.3 mi
- Stix Ludington411.5 mi
- Big Sable Point Lighthouse4.812 mi
- Stearns Park4.812.9 mi
- Big Sable Point Lighthouse4.812 mi
- Manistee North Pier Lighthouse4.911.5 mi
- Historic White Pine Village4.614.1 mi
- Ludington North Breakwater Light4.813.6 mi
- Sandcastles Children's Museum4.812.7 mi
- Ludington State Park Beach4.812.2 mi
- Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Area4.88.3 mi
- Ludington State Park and Campgrounds4.811.2 mi
- Stearns Park4.812.9 mi
- Magoon Creek Natural Area4.88.5 mi
- Ludington Municipal Marina4.713 mi
- Barnhart's Resort & Marina3.87.8 mi
- Manistee Municipal Marina4.511 mi
- Manistee National Golf & Resort4.56 mi
- Manistee Golf & Country Club4.510.8 mi
- Meijer4.310.5 mi
- Meijer4.412.1 mi
- Ludington Meat Company4.610.7 mi
- Orchard Market4.71.2 mi
- DG Market4.19.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Features walking paths and playground facilities for local families.
Provides essential services, grocery, and dining options for the ZIP.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.