Saint Johns, MI 48879 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Saint Johns, MI—48879

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$278,000

3.0% YoY Growth

Household Income

$78,800

28.8% YoY Growth

Days on Market

1.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

2.6%

Median Rent

$984

18.1% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$984

20.5% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

N/A

Home Price Trends — Saint Johns, MI

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Saint Johns, MI is $278,000, with a year-over-year change of 3.0%. This indicates that home prices in Saint Johns, MI are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.6%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$278,000	3.0%
Single Family	$277,000	2.6%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Saint Johns, MI

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Saint Johns, MI is $1,070, with a year-over-year rent change of 18.1%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Saint Johns, MI is 2-bedrooms: $1,070. The most common rental property sizes in Saint Johns, MI are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 37.5% and 27.4% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$984	$1,070
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	$984	$1,070
3 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

5.2%

1 Bedroom

21.9%

2 Bedrooms

37.5%

3 Bedrooms

27.4%

4 Bedrooms

5.8%

5+ Bedrooms

2.2%

Property Listings — Saint Johns, MI

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Saint Johns, MI is 43. This is a increase of 5.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 22.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$348,000	4.0%
Listing Count	50	-8.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.6%	-8.0%
Days on Market	45	1.0%

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Demographics — Saint Johns, MI

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Saint Johns, MI has a population of 18,500, which has increased by 2.9% over the past 5 years. Saint Johns, MI is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 23.5% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 23.5% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 12.0% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	18,500	2.9%
% Under 18	23.5%	2.2%
% Seniors	19.9%	23.6%
% WFH	12.0%	166.7%
% w/ College Degree	23.5%	5.4%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Saint Johns, MI is a predominantly white area, with 91.7% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 1.9% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Saint Johns, MI is hispanic, making up 4.1% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 1.2% of the population in Saint Johns, MI, and this percentage has decreased by 25.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	91.7%	-1.9%
% Black	0.5%	-28.6%
% Hispanic	4.1%	0.0%
% Asian	0.4%	0.0%
% Foreign Born	1.2%	-25.0%

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Mortgage and Risk — Saint Johns, MI

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 275 mortgage originations in Saint Johns, MI, of which 80.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 66.0%, with 32.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Saint Johns, MI. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 11.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	275
% Conventional Loans	80.0%
% Government Loans	20.0%
% Investor Loans	0.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	11.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Saint Johns, MI

Saint Johns, MI lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	171
Total Units Section 8	171
% Rentals under Section 8	12.5%
% Occupied Section 8	92.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$800
2 Bedroom	$6	$984	$990
3 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,290
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,380

Saint Johns, MI—48879

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Saint Johns, MI

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Saint Johns, MI

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Saint Johns, MI

Demographics — Saint Johns, MI

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Saint Johns, MI

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Saint Johns, MI

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Saint Johns, MI

Home Price to Income Ratio

Saint Johns, MI — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.1
Median Home Price	$278,000
Median Household Income	$78,800

Saint Johns, MI—48879

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Saint Johns, MI

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Saint Johns, MI

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Saint Johns, MI

Demographics — Saint Johns, MI

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Saint Johns, MI

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Saint Johns, MI

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Saint Johns, MI

Home Price to Income Ratio

Saint Johns, MI — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Dewitt, MI

Maple Rapids

Fowler, MI

Perrinton, MI

Pompeii

Frequently Asked Questions

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