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Lenox, MI

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Lenox.

Population: 12,687 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Lenox, MI is $344,794 — up 2.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $379,750 after a median 38 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with cold wave, ice storm, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$344,794

Typical home value

+2.1%

1-year change

38

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$344,794
1-year appreciation
+2.1%
3-year appreciation
+10.0%
5-year appreciation
+23.0%
10-year appreciation
+74.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$344,794
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
$379,750
Median list price
$460,000
Median price per sqft
$192
1-year sale-price change
+19.3%
Median days on market
38 days
Homes sold (recent period)
37
For-sale inventory
21
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
20
1-year forecast
+1.8%
New listings (monthly)
10

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,047/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,167/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,459/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,777/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,929/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
0
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.9 : 1
School districts serving the area
Michigan Department of Corrections, Merritt Academy, New Haven Community Schools
Schools include
Macomb Correctional Facility, Merritt Academy, New Haven Elementary School, New Haven High School, Lake Huron Virtual Hybrid High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, ice storm, strong wind, tornado, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Very High · cold wave: Very High · ice storm: Very High · strong wind: Very High · lightning: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
4
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 5% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
7.7%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
South Macomb Disposal Authority (Landfills #9 and #9A) (7.2 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
51.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
31.8 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
256
Days with Moderate air quality
99
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
166

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
26,103
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
30,629

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Ray Community Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Selfridge Air National Guard Base Airport (MTC) (9 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
43
Hospitals include
ST JOE MERCY HOSPITAL SYSTEM LIVONIA, ASCENSION PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL, SOUTHFIELD AND NOVI, SURGEONS CHOICE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.4 / 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)
-769 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1992
Housing built before 1970
27.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
31.2%
Median annual property tax
$3,018
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
68.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
296,284
Average weekly wage
$1,374
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,931

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

How it compares

LenoxState medianUS median
Typical home value$344,794$242,800$288,527
Median sale price$379,750$265,000$325,000
Median days on market38 days36 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,018$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 Lenox, MI?
$344,794.
What is the median sale price in Lenox, MI?
$379,750.
How long do homes take to sell in Lenox, MI?
Median days on market: 38 days.
What is typical rent in Lenox, MI?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,459/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lenox, MI?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, ice storm, strong wind, tornado, inland flooding.
Is Lenox, MI in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 4 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 Lenox, MI?
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 Lenox, MI?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lenox, MI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lenox, MI?
5 schools (1 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Lenox, MI walkable?
Walkability index: 6.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Lenox, MI?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Lenox, MI?
Regional Price Parity: 96.2 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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