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MI area data

Washington, MI

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Washington.

Population: 26,437 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Washington, MI is $501,001 — up 2.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $600,250 after a median 30 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,116/month. 4 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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$501,001

Typical home value

+2.8%

1-year change

30

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$501,001
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
+11.2%
5-year appreciation
+23.8%
10-year appreciation
+67.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$501,001
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
$600,250
Median list price
$716,852
Median price per sqft
$206
1-year sale-price change
+24.9%
Median days on market
30 days
Homes sold (recent period)
118
For-sale inventory
100
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
80
1-year forecast
+1.6%
Days to pending
30 days
New listings (monthly)
34

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,116/mo
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
4
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.3 : 1
Schools include
Hevel Elementary, Romeo High School, Washington Elementary School, Indian Hills Elementary 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
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
1
Nearest Superfund site
G&H Landfill (5 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)

Annual precipitation
33.9 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
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
7.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
60,240
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
58,478

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
River Raisin National Battlefield Park (59 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
27
Nearest airport
Romeo State Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Selfridge Air National Guard Base Airport (MTC) (14 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
50
Hospitals include
ST JOE MERCY HOSPITAL SYSTEM LIVONIA, ASCENSION PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL, SOUTHFIELD AND NOVI, SURGEONS CHOICE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.6 / 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
1989
Housing built before 1970
18.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
38.3%
Median annual property tax
$4,639
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
77.7%

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

WashingtonState medianUS median
Typical home value$501,001$242,800$288,527
Median sale price$600,250$265,000$325,000
Median days on market30 days36 days51 days
Typical rent$2,116/mo$1,505/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,639$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 Washington, MI?
$501,001.
What is the median sale price in Washington, MI?
$600,250.
How long do homes take to sell in Washington, MI?
Median days on market: 30 days.
What is typical rent in Washington, MI?
Typical rent: $2,116/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Washington, MI?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, ice storm, strong wind, tornado, inland flooding.
What is the wildfire risk in Washington, 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 Washington, MI?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Washington, MI?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: G&H Landfill, 5 mi.
How many schools serve Washington, MI?
4 schools (3 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Washington, MI walkable?
Walkability index: 7.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Washington, MI?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Washington, MI?
Regional Price Parity: 96.2 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Washington

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