Median home value in zip code 49329 (Howard City, MI) is $265,202, up 6.3% year over year. Part of the Grand Rapids-Kentwood, MI metropolitan area.

Home Value$265,202

YoY Change

+6.3%

Prices rising — worse for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$53,040 on $265,202

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Stretch29% of income

Above 28% but manageable with cuts.

PITI$1,815

P/I29%

Afford$256K

Gap-$9K

P&I $1,341Tax $340Ins $133

6.50% 30yr, 20% down, county tax + MI ins. 28% per HUD.

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Metro Analysis

49329 is part of the Grand Rapids-Kentwood, MI metropolitan area. See full stress scores, crash risk, early warning signals, and 12-month price forecast for the metro.

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