The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 48835 sells for about $197,000, or $165 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 35 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $588 a month.
ZIP 48835 — Fowler
The housing market in ZIP 48835 remains stable with low inventory and consistent demand from local buyers. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, supported by the area's affordability and appeal to families working in the broader Lansing region.
This ZIP is ideal for families and commuters seeking a quiet, small-town atmosphere with affordable housing options while remaining within a reasonable driving distance of Lansing's major employers.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 35 days on market with 3.2 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 1.8% · poverty 6.1% — 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 4.3%/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 4.1%/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 48835, Clinton 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 Fowler area are generally low, consistent with rural Clinton County trends and significantly lower than the nearby Lansing metropolitan core.
The area is served by Fowler Public Schools, which maintains a strong reputation for academic performance and community engagement within the district.
The region faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including seasonal severe thunderstorms and winter weather, with flood risks primarily localized to specific low-lying areas near the Maple River.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Lansing employment hub and local agricultural industry, with steady, modest residential development.
Property taxes are assessed at the local township and county levels, with millage rates supporting schools, emergency services, and county infrastructure; exemptions are available for primary residences under Michigan's Homestead Property Tax Credit.
Commuters typically rely on M-21 for access to the Lansing-East Lansing metropolitan area, with average drive times to major employment centers ranging from 25 to 35 minutes.
Local amenities include small-town parks and community sports fields, with larger regional recreational opportunities and shopping districts accessible in nearby St. Johns and Lansing.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand from local workers and families, with limited short-term rental presence.
The local economy is anchored by agricultural operations and small businesses, with a significant portion of the workforce commuting to the Lansing-East Lansing metro area for manufacturing, government, and education sector jobs.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential infill and maintenance of existing infrastructure.
Parcels are subject to Clinton County and local township tax levies, with school district taxes supporting Fowler Public Schools.
Property insurance premiums are generally stable, reflecting the area's low risk for major natural disasters compared to coastal regions.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 48835 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.
- Royal Scot Lansing4.119.2 mi
- Ionia Free Fair and Ionia Fairgrounds4.316.7 mi
- Crystal Motor Speedway4.617.3 mi
- Pins Bar and Grille, Bowling and Event Center4.319.5 mi
- Motz Park4.68.7 mi
- Clinton Lakes County Park4.68.5 mi
- Maple River State Game Area4.47.5 mi
- West Park4.611.1 mi
- Haradine Park4.711.2 mi
- Motz Park4.68.7 mi
- St. Johns City Park4.69.6 mi
- Clinton Lakes County Park4.68.5 mi
- West Park4.611.1 mi
- Haradine Park4.711.2 mi
- The Emerald Golf Course4.610.7 mi
- Portland Country Club3.810.6 mi
- Huckleberry Creek Golf Course4.64.7 mi
- Uncle John's Cider Mill4.511 mi
- Capital Region International Airport4.319.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Central community park offering playground facilities and green space.
Provides local fishing and natural scenic areas.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.