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Carleton, MI

Carleton, MI.

Population: 10,262 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Carleton, MI is $340,386 — up 7.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $302,500 after a median 8 days on market. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with ice storm, strong wind, cold wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$340,386

Typical home value

+7.5%

1-year change

8

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$340,386
1-year appreciation
+7.5%
3-year appreciation
+16.5%
5-year appreciation
+28.2%
10-year appreciation
+83.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$340,386
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
$302,500
Median list price
$287,450
Median price per sqft
$185
1-year sale-price change
-5.5%
Median days on market
8 days
Homes sold (recent period)
24
For-sale inventory
22
Sale-to-list ratio
103.0%
Active listings
20
1-year forecast
+4.2%
New listings (monthly)
10

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$908/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$997/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,304/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,595/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,153/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
6
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.9 : 1
Schools include
Airport Senior High School, Loren Eyler Elementary School, Joseph C Sterling Elementary School, Wagar Junior High School, Airport Center for Education

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, strong wind, cold wave, hail, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 6% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
34.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
DSC McLouth Steel Gibraltar Plant (11.4 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
50.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
35.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
25
Days with Good air quality
59
Days with Moderate air quality
6
Highest AQI recorded (year)
82

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)
49,582
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
44,926

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
River Raisin National Battlefield Park (10 mi)
National parks include
River Raisin National Battlefield Park, Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
33
Nearest airport
Wickenheiser Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) (12 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
56
Hospitals include
ST JOE MERCY HOSPITAL SYSTEM LIVONIA, PROMEDICA CHARLES AND VIRGINIA HICKMAN HOSPITAL, ASCENSION PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL, SOUTHFIELD AND NOVI
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 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)
-17 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1979
Housing built before 1970
34.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.1%
Median annual property tax
$2,847
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
62.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
35,197
Average weekly wage
$1,216
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
191

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

How it compares

CarletonState medianUS median
Typical home value$340,386$242,800$288,527
Median sale price$302,500$265,000$325,000
Median days on market8 days36 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,847$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 Carleton, MI?
$340,386.
What is the median sale price in Carleton, MI?
$302,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Carleton, MI?
Median days on market: 8 days.
What is typical rent in Carleton, MI?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,304/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Carleton, MI?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, strong wind, cold wave, hail, inland flooding.
What is the wildfire risk in Carleton, MI?
Risk to homes is higher than 6% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Carleton, MI?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Carleton, MI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Carleton, MI?
6 schools (2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Carleton, MI walkable?
Walkability index: 5.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Carleton, MI?
Good. Median AQI: 25. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Carleton, MI?
Regional Price Parity: 96.2 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Carleton

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