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Middleton 48856

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.MichiganStrong seller's market
Market temperatureA 0 to 100 score comparing this area with every similar area nationwide each month. 0 is the strongest buyer's market, 100 the strongest seller's market.Strong seller's market · 88
Buyer's marketBalancedSeller's market
$138K
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.
+85.3%
1-yr changeHow much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.
10
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$133K
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.

Market Trends

Market temperature (0–100)How the 0 to 100 market score moved over time. It blends price growth, sales pace, how often homes change hands, and seller profits.Temperature
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Sale pricesThe 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.MedianSales
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Growth (year over year)How much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.PriceSales
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Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
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Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
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Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
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Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
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Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
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Median annualized return at resaleThe middle yearly gain sellers earned, spread across the years they owned the home. Only counts homes held at least a year.Annualized gain
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Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.280
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$133K
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.100%

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.0.5%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.73%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.15%
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.23.1 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.135
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.15

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,064
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.38 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$85K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.33 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.51%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all ZIP codes nationally.

How Middleton 48856 compares

By median home value, Middleton 48856 is the 11th most expensive of 12 ZIP codes in Gratiot County, and its typical home is worth more than 45% of all homes in Gratiot County.

Home values in Middleton 48856

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$36K$367K
ZIP codes in Gratiot County ranked by median home value
#Gratiot CountyMedian valueHomes
1Perrinton 48871$246K861
2Ithaca 48847$161K2,195
3Elwell 48832$154K494
4Sumner 48889$150K525
5Breckenridge 48615$147K1,141
6Ashley 48806$144K542
7Riverdale 48877$143K1,003
8Bannister 48807$143K322
9Saint Louis 48880$142K2,455
10Wheeler 48662$136K569
11Middleton 48856$133K280
12Alma 48801$133K4,165

About the Middleton 48856 market

What is the median home price in Middleton 48856, MI?

The median sale price in Middleton 48856, MI is $138,000 (data through April 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county. That is up 85.3% from a year earlier.

How many homes sell in Middleton 48856, MI each year?

10 homes sold in Middleton 48856, 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.

Is Middleton 48856, MI a buyer's or seller's market?

Middleton 48856, MI is currently a strong seller's market, scoring 88 out of 100 on TopHap's market temperature index (data through April 2026). The score weighs sales velocity and price direction; above 60 favours sellers, below 40 favours buyers.

How many homes are there in Middleton 48856, MI?

Middleton 48856, MI contains 280 residential properties. The median TopHap Estimate is $133K.

How does Middleton 48856, MI compare to the rest of Gratiot County?

By median home value, Middleton 48856, MI is the 11th most expensive of 12 ZIP codes in Gratiot County. Its typical home is worth more than 45% of all homes in Gratiot County. Wheeler 48662 ranks just above it and Alma 48801 just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Middleton 48856, MI?

73% of homes in Middleton 48856, MI are owner-occupied. 15% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Middleton 48856, MI hold?

94% of mortgaged homes in Middleton 48856, MI are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 0.5% owe more than the home is worth.

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