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Rapid River 49878

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Michigan
$249K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.2,985
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$249K
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.99%

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.80%
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.55%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.19%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.24%
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.150
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.74
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.61%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,369
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$74K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.42°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.31 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.45%

How Rapid River 49878 compares

By median home value, Rapid River 49878 is the 2nd most expensive of 9 ZIP codes in Delta County, and its typical home is worth more than 60% of all homes in Delta County.

Home values in Rapid River 49878

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$71K$529K
ZIP codes in Delta County ranked by median home value
#Delta CountyMedian valueHomes
1Cornell 49818$291K757
2Rapid River 49878$249K2,985
3Gladstone 49837$238K4,559
4Bark River 49807$229K1,655
5Perkins 49872$222K147
6Rock 49880$212K942
7Escanaba 49829$199K6,838
8Wells 49894$163K336
9Garden 49835$153K814

About the Rapid River 49878 market

How many homes are there in Rapid River 49878, MI?

Rapid River 49878, MI contains 2,985 residential properties. The median TopHap Estimate is $249K.

How does Rapid River 49878, MI compare to the rest of Delta County?

By median home value, Rapid River 49878, MI is the 2nd most expensive of 9 ZIP codes in Delta County. Its typical home is worth more than 60% of all homes in Delta County. Cornell 49818 ranks just above it and Gladstone 49837 just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Rapid River 49878, MI?

55% of homes in Rapid River 49878, MI are owner-occupied. 19% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Rapid River 49878, MI hold?

80% of mortgaged homes in Rapid River 49878, 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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