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Genesee, MI — ZIP 48437

Population: 279 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 48437 (Genesee, MI) is $154,626 — up 4.9% over the past year. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with cold wave, ice storm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$154,626

Typical home value

+4.9%

1-year change

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$154,626
1-year appreciation
+4.9%
3-year appreciation
+13.1%
5-year appreciation
+16.6%
10-year appreciation
+108.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$154,626
House Price Index (state)
400.5 (+3.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median list price
$209,900
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+2.3%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$792/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$939/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,133/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,391/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,613/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
20.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
19.8 : 1
Schools include
Genesee High School, Haas Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, ice storm, lightning, strong wind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 7% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
36.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Forest Waste Products (6.6 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
47.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
36.0°F
Annual precipitation
34.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
38
Days with Good air quality
252
Days with Moderate air quality
48
Highest AQI recorded (year)
126

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
17,943
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
22,672

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
John's Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Bishop International Airport (FNT) (12 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
26
Hospitals include
TRINITY HEALTH OAKLAND HOSPITAL, PONTIAC GENERAL HOSPITAL, MCLAREN BAY REGION
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-612 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1978
Housing built before 1970
32.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
2.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,377
Households with broadband internet
90.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
116,565
Average weekly wage
$1,090
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
444

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 48437State medianUS median
Typical home value$154,626$242,800$288,527
Median annual property tax$1,377$2,175$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 48437?
$154,626.
What is typical rent in ZIP 48437?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,133/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 48437?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, ice storm, lightning, strong wind, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 48437?
Risk to homes is higher than 7% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 48437?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 48437?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 48437?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 48437 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 48437?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 48437?
Regional Price Parity: 96.2 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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