The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 48175 sells for about $235,000, or $135 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,250 a month.
ZIP 48175 — Salem
The housing market in 48175 remains stable with moderate price growth and consistent inventory levels. Demand is supported by local employment, though limited new construction keeps supply tight. Figures are based on current market trends and census data.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and long-term residents seeking affordable housing options within commuting distance of major employment hubs. It is less attractive to investors looking for high-turnover short-term rental opportunities.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 2.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.2% · poverty 8.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 48175, Wayne County MI
Crime rates in this area are generally consistent with regional averages for suburban Michigan, with property crime being the primary concern. Local law enforcement reports stable trends over the last 24 months.
Schools serving this ZIP are part of the local public school district, which maintains a moderate rating. Educational performance is generally considered average for the county.
The area is not in a high-risk flood zone, though standard regional wind and winter storm insurance coverage is recommended. No significant wildfire risk is present.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to regional manufacturing and logistics hubs. Development is primarily infill-focused with limited large-scale new construction.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Michigan) — Disabled Veterans Homestead Exemption: Provides an exemption from property taxes levied for school operating purposes and potentially other local taxes depending on eligibility. State (Michigan) — General Property Tax Act: Property is assessed at 50% of true cash value (State Equalized Value). Taxable value is capped at the lesser of the state equalized value or the previous year's taxable value adjusted by the consumer price index (up to 5%), unless a transfer of ownership occurs.
Residents primarily commute by car to nearby employment centers in the Detroit metro area. Access to major highway corridors is the primary transit mode.
The area features several local community parks and proximity to regional trail systems. Shopping and dining are concentrated in nearby commercial corridors within a 3-mile radius.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand and low vacancy rates. Most rental inventory consists of single-family homes and small multi-family units.
The local economy is supported by a mix of manufacturing, retail, and service-sector employers. It benefits from its location within the broader Detroit economic region.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicle use, with access to major regional highways. Public transit options are limited.
Development is currently focused on small-scale residential improvements and commercial maintenance. No major large-scale projects are currently under construction.
The county appraisal district conducts annual assessments to determine taxable values based on market conditions. Property owners have the right to appeal assessments.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and county-wide service levies. No major MUD or PID districts are currently active in this ZIP.
Property insurance premiums are stable, reflecting the area's low risk for natural disasters. Standard coverage is readily available.
Net domestic migration in the state has shown modest fluctuations, with a trend toward suburban growth.
Michigan is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court involvement for the foreclosure process. Statutory redemption periods apply.
Sellers are required to provide a written disclosure statement regarding the condition of the property, including known defects.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
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- Vibe Credit Union Showplace4.36.9 mi
- Ford's Garage Dearborn4.618.6 mi
- Cantoro's Italian Market - Plymouth4.77.2 mi
- Crisler Center4.813 mi
- Kensington Metropark4.78.7 mi
- Emagine Novi4.57.5 mi
- Emagine Canton4.69.6 mi
- Dave & Buster's Livonia48.1 mi
- MJR Westland Grand Cinema 164.411 mi
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- Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum4.712.1 mi
- University of Michigan Museum of Natural History4.711.8 mi
- University of Michigan Museum of Art4.812.2 mi
- Kensington Metropark4.78.7 mi
- Maybury State Park4.82.9 mi
- Matthaei Botanical Gardens4.88.4 mi
- Gallup Park4.710.9 mi
- Heritage Park4.711.2 mi
- Fox Hills Golf & Banquet Center4.63.1 mi
- Novi Putting Edge4.27.7 mi
- Lyon Oaks County Park and Golf Course4.37.9 mi
- Tanglewood Golf Course4.43.4 mi
- Moose Ridge Golf Course4.38.1 mi
- Twelve Oaks Mall4.48.1 mi
- Meijer4.112.9 mi
- Meijer4.27.5 mi
- One World Market - Novi4.77.5 mi
- Cantoro's Italian Market - Plymouth4.77.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides walking paths and playground facilities for residents.
Features various retail outlets and dining options serving the local community.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 29.8% from the nearest retained anchor (published ten-year series (2025)) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Research outlier held out — this pass returned a median of $165,000 (29.8% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration. Validation: the flagged $165,000 (-29.8% vs the published ten-year series (2025)) could not be independently corroborated and was reverted to the prior cycle value pending review; the case is under review in the Command Center.