The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 49631 sells for about $238,500, or $142 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 68 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $782 a month.
ZIP 49631 — Evart
The housing market in 49631 remains stable with modest price appreciation driven by limited inventory and steady demand for affordable rural housing. While sales volume is low, the market is balanced, reflecting a consistent interest from local buyers and those seeking a lower cost of living compared to urban centers.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and outdoor enthusiasts seeking affordable rural living with access to regional recreational amenities and a quiet, small-town atmosphere.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 68 days on market with 5.4 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.7% · poverty 18.6% — a mixed stability 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 10.4%/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 5.2%/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 49631, Osceola 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 Evart are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type in the region.
Schools serving the area are primarily managed by Evart Public Schools, which maintains a rural district profile with moderate performance metrics.
The area faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including seasonal severe thunderstorms and winter weather, with localized flood risks near the Muskegon River.
Economic momentum is driven by local manufacturing and agricultural support services, with steady but modest infrastructure investment in the city center.
Property taxes are assessed at the local level by Osceola County and the City of Evart, incorporating millage rates for school districts and local government services.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving to nearby employment hubs in Big Rapids or Cadillac via US-10.
The area features significant outdoor access, including the Muskegon River for fishing and boating, and proximity to the Pere Marquette State Trail for hiking and cycling.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for single-family homes, with limited multi-family development in the immediate vicinity.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, forestry, and agricultural sectors, with many residents commuting to larger regional hubs for professional services.
Transportation is almost exclusively private vehicle-based, with US-10 serving as the primary east-west corridor for regional connectivity.
Development is focused on small-scale residential infill and the maintenance of existing commercial infrastructure within the city limits.
Parcels are subject to Evart Public Schools district taxes and standard county-level millages for emergency services and infrastructure.
Property insurance premiums are stable, though homeowners should account for potential coverage requirements related to riverine flood zones.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 49631 profile.
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.
Major regional waterway providing fishing, kayaking, and scenic access.
Extensive multi-use trail system for hiking, biking, and snowmobiling.
Local municipal park offering picnic areas and river access.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.