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Cassopolis, MI — ZIP 49031

Population: 7,869 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 49031 (Cassopolis, MI) is $284,577 — up 4.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $263,450 after a median 37 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strong wind, cold wave, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$284,577

Typical home value

+4.5%

1-year change

37

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$284,577
1-year appreciation
+4.5%
3-year appreciation
+3.7%
5-year appreciation
+8.6%
10-year appreciation
+63.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2026)
$285,854
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
$263,450
Median list price
$369,950
Median price per sqft
$141
1-year sale-price change
+13.6%
Median days on market
37 days
Homes sold (recent period)
24
For-sale inventory
40
Sale-to-list ratio
98.4%
Active listings
32
1-year forecast
+3.5%
New listings (monthly)
10

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$869/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$974/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,095/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,393/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,830/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
5
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.6 : 1
School districts serving the area
Cassopolis Public Schools, Heritage Southwest Intermediate School District
Schools include
Cassopolis Alternative Ed, Cassopolis High School, Sam Adams Elementary School, Cassopolis Middle School, Brookside Learning Center

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strong wind, cold wave, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
2
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 5% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
55.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
U.S. Aviex (12.5 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
49.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
39.5 in
Annual snowfall
49.9 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)
40
Days with Good air quality
191
Days with Moderate air quality
31
Highest AQI recorded (year)
115

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,382
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,361

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
34
Nearest airport
Taylors Flight Park Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
South Bend International Airport (SBN) (22 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
24
Hospitals include
SAINT JOSEPH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, UNITY PHYSICIANS HOSPITAL, MEDICAL BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL - MISHAWAKA
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
-10 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1977
Housing built before 1970
38.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,926
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
66.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,207
Average weekly wage
$1,016
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
140

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

How it compares

ZIP 49031State medianUS median
Typical home value$284,577$242,800$288,527
Median sale price$263,450$265,000$325,000
Median days on market37 days36 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,926$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 49031?
$284,577.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 49031?
$263,450.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 49031?
Median days on market: 37 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 49031?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,095/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 49031?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, cold wave, hail.
Is ZIP 49031 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 49031. 2 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 49031?
Risk to homes is higher than 5% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 49031?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 49031?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 49031?
5 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 49031 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 49031?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 49031?
Regional Price Parity: 96.2 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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