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MI area data

Lawton, MI

Lawton, MI.

Population: 7,092 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$294,202
1-year appreciation
+3.1%
3-year appreciation
+10.1%
5-year appreciation
+21.9%
10-year appreciation
+73.4%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$295,075
House Price Index
387.5 (+5.5% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
9

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
20.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
2

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
hail, iceStorm, strongWind, tornado

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
49.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
44.2 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Almena Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) (24 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+96 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Median annual property tax
$2,766
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
68.0%

Employment & development

Total county employment
17,361
Average weekly wage
$946
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Accommodation & Food, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
196

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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