The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 48451 sells for about $350,000, or $185 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,032 a month.
ZIP 48451 — Linden
The 48451 housing market remains stable with moderate price appreciation and consistent demand from family buyers. Low inventory levels continue to support pricing, though buyers are increasingly sensitive to interest rate fluctuations.
This ZIP is ideal for family buyers and commuters who prioritize a suburban lifestyle with access to lakes and outdoor amenities while remaining within reach of major Michigan employment centers.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
22% 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 5.3% · poverty 4.1% — 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 7.3%/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 6.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 48451, Genesee 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 Linden area are generally lower than the regional average for Genesee County, with property crime being the primary concern.
Schools serving the 48451 area are primarily part of the Linden Community Schools district, which maintains a solid reputation for academic performance within the county.
The area faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including seasonal severe thunderstorms and occasional winter weather impacts; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near water bodies.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Flint and Fenton employment corridors, with steady residential development and infrastructure maintenance supporting the local tax base.
Property taxes are assessed at the local level by Genesee County and the City of Linden, incorporating school district millages and municipal levies; exemptions for primary residences (PRE) are standard.
Residents primarily commute via US-23, providing direct access to the Flint employment core to the north and the Brighton/Ann Arbor corridor to the south.
The area features significant access to outdoor recreation, including Lobdell Lake and Byram Lake, along with local parks and proximity to the Shiawassee River.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and steady demand, driven by families seeking suburban living with access to regional employment hubs.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, and retail sectors, with strong ties to the broader Flint and Genesee County industrial base.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with US-23 serving as the main arterial highway for regional connectivity.
Development planning focuses on maintaining suburban character while managing infrastructure upgrades for residential growth.
Parcels are subject to Linden Community Schools district taxes and standard county-level assessments.
Property insurance premiums are stable, reflecting moderate risk profiles for wind and fire in the region.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 48451 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.
A large recreational lake popular for boating and fishing.
Provides trails, picnic areas, and community event space.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.