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Grand Marais 49839

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Michigan
$50K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
1
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$272K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Apr 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.739
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$272K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,120 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.2
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1983
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.98%
CondosThe share of homes here that are condos.2.4%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.94%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.1.5%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.29%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.24%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.0%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.126.6 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.124
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.77
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.12

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.47%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.2.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.203
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$54K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$70K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.42°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.32 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.45%

How Grand Marais 49839 compares

By median home value, Grand Marais 49839 is the 1st most expensive of 9 ZIP codes in Alger County, and its typical home is worth more than 78% of all homes in Alger County.

Home values in Grand Marais 49839

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$179K$394K
ZIP codes in Alger County ranked by median home value
#Alger CountyMedian valueHomes
1Grand Marais 49839$272K739
2Au Train 49806$255K708
3Deerton 49822$250K279
4Shingleton 49884$210K374
5Eben Junction 49825$206K122
6Wetmore 49895$196K1,215
7Chatham 49816$193K440
8Munising 49862$186K2,548
9Trenary 49891$162K434

About the Grand Marais 49839 market

What is the median home price in Grand Marais 49839, MI?

The median sale price in Grand Marais 49839, MI is $50,000 (data through April 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Grand Marais 49839, MI each year?

1 homes sold in Grand Marais 49839, MI over the last 12 months (data through April 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Grand Marais 49839, MI?

Grand Marais 49839, MI contains 739 residential properties, with a median of 1,120 square feet, 2 bedrooms, built around 1983. The median TopHap Estimate is $272K.

How does Grand Marais 49839, MI compare to the rest of Alger County?

By median home value, Grand Marais 49839, MI is the 1st most expensive of 9 ZIP codes in Alger County. Its typical home is worth more than 78% of all homes in Alger County. Au Train 49806 just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Grand Marais 49839, MI?

29% of homes in Grand Marais 49839, MI are owner-occupied. 24% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Grand Marais 49839, MI hold?

94% of mortgaged homes in Grand Marais 49839, MI are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.5% owe more than the home is worth.

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