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MI area data

West Branch, MI

West Branch, MI.

Population: 10,618 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$221,382
1-year appreciation
+6.8%
3-year appreciation
+16.3%
5-year appreciation
+34.9%
10-year appreciation
+120.8%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$222,443
House Price Index
387.5 (+5.5% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
20

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
Charter schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
hail, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
45.0°F
Average high
55.0°F
Average low
34.0°F
Annual precipitation
36.0 in
Annual snowfall
54.6 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
West Branch Community Airport (WBK) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Avg hospital rating
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+129 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Median annual property tax
$1,725
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
59.7%

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,388
Average weekly wage
$773
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
56

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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