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Saint Charles, MI — ZIP 48655

Population: 5,760 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 48655 (Saint Charles, MI) is $207,281 — up 4.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $162,000 after a median 21 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winter weather, cold wave, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$207,281

Typical home value

+4.8%

1-year change

21

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$207,281
1-year appreciation
+4.8%
3-year appreciation
+18.2%
5-year appreciation
+33.9%
10-year appreciation
+107.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$207,281
House Price Index (state)
400.5 (+3.7% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$162,000
Median list price
$164,900
Median price per sqft
$132
1-year sale-price change
-24.6%
Median days on market
21 days
Homes sold (recent period)
17
For-sale inventory
14
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
15
1-year forecast
+3.4%
New listings (monthly)
6

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$795/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$893/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,141/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,466/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,500/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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.3 : 1
Schools include
St Charles Elementary School, St Charles Community MiddleHigh School, St Charles Virtual School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winter weather, cold wave, strong wind, tornado, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
winter weather: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
27
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 4% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
31.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Gratiot County Landfill (23 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
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
48.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
34.5 in
Annual snowfall
38.3 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,787
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,806

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
28
Nearest airport
Howard Nixon Memorial Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
MBS International Airport (MBS) (17 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
17
Hospitals include
MYMICHIGAN MEDICAL CENTER ALMA, MCLAREN BAY REGION, COVENANT MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 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)
-174 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1971
Housing built before 1970
47.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,427
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
59.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
69,804
Average weekly wage
$1,162
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
210

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

How it compares

ZIP 48655State medianUS median
Typical home value$207,281$242,800$288,527
Median sale price$162,000$265,000$325,000
Median days on market21 days36 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,427$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 48655?
$207,281.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 48655?
$162,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 48655?
Median days on market: 21 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 48655?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,141/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 48655?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winter weather, cold wave, strong wind, tornado, hail.
Is ZIP 48655 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 48655. 27 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 48655?
Risk to homes is higher than 4% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 48655?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 48655?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 48655?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 48655 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 48655?
Regional Price Parity: 96.2 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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