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Okemos, MI

Okemos, MI.

Population: 23,901 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Okemos, MI is $386,859 — up 0.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $402,501 after a median 39 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,642/month. 8 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, ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$386,859

Typical home value

+0.7%

1-year change

39

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$386,859
1-year appreciation
+0.7%
3-year appreciation
+9.7%
5-year appreciation
+24.3%
10-year appreciation
+76.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Feb 2026)
$387,021
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
$402,501
Median list price
$424,900
Median price per sqft
$157
1-year sale-price change
+7.3%
Median days on market
39 days
Homes sold (recent period)
77
For-sale inventory
82
Sale-to-list ratio
99.3%
Active listings
74
1-year forecast
+1.4%
Days to pending
32 days
New listings (monthly)
30

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,642/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,036/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,054/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,323/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,685/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,739/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
8
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
18.4 : 1
School districts serving the area
Michigan Connections Academy, Okemos Public Schools
Schools include
Michigan Connections Academy, Bennett Woods Elementary School, Chippewa Middle School, Okemos Public MontessoriCentral, Cornell Elementary 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, ice storm, tornado, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
103
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 8% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
27.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Motor Wheel, Inc. (8.2 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
48.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
36.3 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
38
Days with Good air quality
265
Days with Moderate air quality
92
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
153

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
1,140
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
39,508
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
27,732

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
42
Nearest airport
Maidens Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Capital Region International Airport (LAN) (11 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
22
Hospitals include
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HEALTH SYSTEM, TRINITY HEALTH LIVINGSTON HOSPITAL, HENRY FORD ALLEGIANCE HEALTH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 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)
-1,044 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1984
Housing built before 1970
25.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.8%
Median annual property tax
$7,286
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
89.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
108,056
Average weekly wage
$1,262
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
558

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

How it compares

OkemosState medianUS median
Typical home value$386,859$242,800$288,527
Median sale price$402,501$265,000$325,000
Median days on market39 days36 days51 days
Typical rent$1,642/mo$1,505/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$7,286$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 Okemos, MI?
$386,859.
What is the median sale price in Okemos, MI?
$402,501.
How long do homes take to sell in Okemos, MI?
Median days on market: 39 days.
What is typical rent in Okemos, MI?
Typical rent: $1,642/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Okemos, MI?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, cold wave, ice storm, tornado, hail.
Is Okemos, MI in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Okemos, MI. 103 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 Okemos, MI?
Risk to homes is higher than 8% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Okemos, MI?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Okemos, MI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Okemos, MI?
8 schools (4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Okemos, MI walkable?
Walkability index: 14.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Okemos, MI?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Okemos, MI?
Regional Price Parity: 96.2 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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