The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 49076 sells for about $245,000, or $158 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $908 a month.
ZIP 49076 — Olivet
The housing market in 49076 remains stable with modest price appreciation driven by low inventory levels. Buyers are finding a competitive environment for well-priced homes, though the pace of sales remains tempered by broader economic factors.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters seeking a quiet, small-town lifestyle with affordable housing options while maintaining access to the Lansing employment core.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 4.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 8.0% · poverty 8.7% — 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 6.8%/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 4.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 49076, Eaton County MI
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the Olivet area are generally low, consistent with rural Eaton County trends and significantly below the state average for urban centers.
The area is served by Olivet Community Schools, which maintains a stable reputation for small-town educational environments.
The region faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including seasonal severe thunderstorms and winter weather, with moderate flood risk primarily confined to low-lying areas near the Battle Creek River.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Lansing regional employment hub and local agricultural and educational sectors, with steady but limited residential development.
Property taxes are assessed at the local level by Eaton County and the City of Olivet, subject to Michigan's Proposal A limitations on taxable value increases.
Commuters primarily utilize I-69 to access the Lansing-East Lansing metropolitan area, with typical drive times ranging from 25 to 35 minutes.
The area features access to local parks, the Battle Creek River for outdoor activities, and proximity to regional golf courses and small-town shopping districts.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for single-family homes, with limited multi-family supply.
The local economy is anchored by Olivet College and supported by regional manufacturing and agricultural industries in Eaton County.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with I-69 serving as the primary arterial corridor for regional connectivity.
Development is largely focused on small-scale residential infill and maintenance of existing infrastructure.
Eaton County Equalization Department oversees property assessments, ensuring compliance with state-mandated valuation standards.
Parcels are subject to Olivet Community Schools district taxes and standard county-level millages.
Property insurance premiums are stable, reflecting the area's low-to-moderate risk profile for natural disasters.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau 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.
- Kellogg Arena4.217.1 mi
- Schuler's Restaurant & Pub4.510.9 mi
- Country Mill Farms, Bakery, Orchard & Cider Mill4.715.6 mi
- Medalist Golf Club & Banquet Facility4.67.4 mi
- New Holland Brewing - Battle Creek Brewpub4.417 mi
- Char-Lanes Inc4.312.3 mi
- Crandell Park4.610.9 mi
- Bennett Park4.59.2 mi
- Ketchum Park4.510.8 mi
- Marshall Riverwalk4.711.4 mi
- Kids 'N' Stuff Children's Museum4.713.6 mi
- Historic Adventist Village4.817.5 mi
- Fantasy Forest4.718.1 mi
- American Museum of Magic4.410.8 mi
- Underground Railroad Sculpture4.716.8 mi
- Crandell Park4.610.9 mi
- Bennett Park4.59.2 mi
- Ketchum Park4.510.8 mi
- Marshall Riverwalk4.711.4 mi
- Stuart's Landing4.511.5 mi
- Emerald Hills Golf Course & Tavern4.211.9 mi
- Maple Brook Golf Course4.411.1 mi
- Meijer4.210.1 mi
- College Chevrolet4.112.4 mi
- Dollar General4.112.7 mi
- Capital Region International Airport4.328.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Private liberal arts college serving as a local cultural and economic anchor.
Provides local opportunities for fishing and recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.