The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 49306 sells for about $569,000, or $235 per square foot.
Prices are up +6.7% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 41 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,850 a month.
ZIP 49306 — Belmont
The 49306 housing market remains competitive, characterized by low inventory and steady price appreciation. Demand is driven by families seeking high-quality school districts and proximity to Grand Rapids, keeping the market firmly in favor of sellers despite broader economic headwinds.
This ZIP is ideal for families seeking top-tier school districts and professionals who desire a suburban lifestyle with convenient access to the Grand Rapids employment core.
Median prices moved up 6.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 41 days on market with 1.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.6% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.7% · poverty 5.2% — 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 11.4%/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 9.0%/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 49306, Kent 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 Belmont area are generally low, with the region experiencing lower property and violent crime rates compared to the broader Grand Rapids metropolitan area.
The area is primarily served by the highly-rated Rockford Public Schools district, which is frequently recognized for strong academic performance and extracurricular programs.
The region faces moderate risks related to winter weather and occasional severe storms, with standard flood insurance requirements for properties located near the Grand River floodplain.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to Grand Rapids' manufacturing and healthcare sectors, with ongoing residential development in the Belmont and Rockford corridors.
Property taxes are assessed at the local level by Plainfield Charter Township and Kent County, with rates determined by millage levies for schools, county services, and local infrastructure.
Residents primarily commute by car to downtown Grand Rapids, typically a 15-20 minute drive via US-131.
The area features extensive access to the White Pine Trail, the Grand River for water activities, and several local parks including Belmont Park and various golf courses.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and high demand for single-family home rentals, with limited multi-family inventory available.
The local economy is anchored by the broader Grand Rapids manufacturing, healthcare, and education sectors, with many residents commuting to major employers like Corewell Health and Amway.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with US-131 serving as the primary north-south artery connecting the area to Grand Rapids.
Development is focused on residential infill and expansion of suburban housing stock in the northern Kent County area.
The Kent County Bureau of Equalization oversees property assessments, with annual adjustments based on market sales data.
Parcels are subject to Kent County and Plainfield Township millages, including specific levies for the Kent Intermediate School District.
Property insurance premiums are stable, though homeowners should account for standard coverage related to wind and winter-related damage.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 49306 profiles.
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.
- Craig's Cruisers - Grand Rapids4.415.7 mi
- Dave & Buster's Kentwood4.111.9 mi
- Sky Zone Grand Rapids4.212.1 mi
- Main Event Grand Rapids4.211.5 mi
- Rebounderz Grand Rapids - Indoor Trampoline and Adventure Park4.415.1 mi
- Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park4.87.1 mi
- Van Andel Arena4.58.7 mi
- DeVos Place4.58.3 mi
- Grand Rapids Downtown Market4.69.2 mi
- Founders Brewing Co4.39 mi
- Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park4.87.1 mi
- John Ball Zoo4.69.5 mi
- Millennium Park4.712.2 mi
- Celebration! Cinema4.55.6 mi
- Grand Rapids Public Museum4.78.6 mi
- Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park4.87.1 mi
- Grand Rapids Public Museum4.78.6 mi
- Grand Rapids Children's Museum4.68.6 mi
- Grand Rapids Art Museum4.68.5 mi
- The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum4.78.4 mi
- Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park4.87.1 mi
- Millennium Park4.712.2 mi
- Riverside Park4.65.6 mi
- Belknap Park4.67.4 mi
- Rosa Parks Circle4.68.5 mi
- Murray Lake Marina4.412.7 mi
- Mines Golf Club4.310 mi
- Watermark Country Club4.611 mi
- Gimme's Par and Grill4.88.6 mi
- Scott Lake Golf & Practice Center4.51.6 mi
- Thousand Oaks Golf Club4.73.7 mi
- Woodland Mall4.311.5 mi
- Grand Rapids Downtown Market4.69.2 mi
- Meijer4.16.4 mi
- Meijer4.45.9 mi
- Meijer4.412.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major multi-use rail-trail extending through the area.
Local park providing river access and picnic areas.
Public golf course serving the local community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.