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Grand Haven, MI

Grand Haven, MI.

Population: 33,878 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Grand Haven, MI is $401,680 — up 4.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $422,700 after a median 11 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,683/month. 12 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, 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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$401,680

Typical home value

+4.2%

1-year change

11

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$401,680
1-year appreciation
+4.2%
3-year appreciation
+9.7%
5-year appreciation
+25.9%
10-year appreciation
+92.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$401,680
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
$422,700
Median list price
$457,450
Median price per sqft
$246
1-year sale-price change
-1.5%
Median days on market
11 days
Homes sold (recent period)
128
For-sale inventory
112
Sale-to-list ratio
99.6%
Active listings
92
1-year forecast
+2.4%
Days to pending
32 days
New listings (monthly)
46

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,683/mo
1-year rent change
+6.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,077/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,357/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,546/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,947/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,306/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
12
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
2
High schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.5 : 1
Schools include
Lakeshore Middle School, Central High School, Ferry School, White Pines Intermediate School, Grand Haven High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
strong wind, cold wave, hail, ice storm, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
90
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 10% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
38.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
SCA Independent Landfill (12.6 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
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
34.8 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)
40
Days with Good air quality
260
Days with Moderate air quality
97
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
159

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
20,171
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
20,510

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Grand Haven Memorial Airpark (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Muskegon County Airport (MKG) (11 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
TRINITY HEALTH GRAND HAVEN HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
+475 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1981
Housing built before 1970
36.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.6%
Median annual property tax
$3,296
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
76.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
113,317
Average weekly wage
$1,172
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,411

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

How it compares

Grand HavenState medianUS median
Typical home value$401,680$242,800$288,527
Median sale price$422,700$265,000$325,000
Median days on market11 days36 days51 days
Typical rent$1,683/mo$1,505/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,296$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 Grand Haven, MI?
$401,680.
What is the median sale price in Grand Haven, MI?
$422,700.
How long do homes take to sell in Grand Haven, MI?
Median days on market: 11 days.
What is typical rent in Grand Haven, MI?
Typical rent: $1,683/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Grand Haven, MI?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, cold wave, hail, ice storm, inland flooding.
Is Grand Haven, MI in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Grand Haven, MI. 90 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 Grand Haven, MI?
Risk to homes is higher than 10% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Grand Haven, MI?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Grand Haven, MI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Grand Haven, MI?
12 schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Grand Haven, MI walkable?
Walkability index: 5.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Grand Haven, MI?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Grand Haven, MI?
Regional Price Parity: 96.2 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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