South Rockwood, MI 48179 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

South Rockwood, MI—48179

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$294,000

8.0% YoY Growth

Household Income

$78,800

5.2% YoY Growth

Days on Market

17.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

2.6%

Median Rent

$975

5.4% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$975

5.4% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

N/A

Home Price Trends — South Rockwood, MI

As of Nov '25, the median home price in South Rockwood, MI is $294,000, with a year-over-year change of 8.0%. This indicates that home prices in South Rockwood, 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	$294,000	8.0%
Single Family	$291,000	7.8%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — South Rockwood, MI

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in South Rockwood, MI is $975, with a year-over-year rent change of 5.4%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in South Rockwood, MI is 2-bedrooms: $975. The most common rental property sizes in South Rockwood, MI are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 67.7% and 14.2% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$975	$975
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	$975	$975
3 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

1 Bedroom

11.9%

2 Bedrooms

67.7%

3 Bedrooms

14.2%

4 Bedrooms

2.6%

5+ Bedrooms

3.6%

Property Listings — South Rockwood, MI

As of Nov '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in South Rockwood, MI is 26. This is a decrease of -17.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 0.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$205,000	238.0%
Listing Count	6	-25.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.1%	-25.0%
Days on Market	26	-17.0%

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Demographics — South Rockwood, MI

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, South Rockwood, MI has a population of 3,350, which has decreased by -6.8% over the past 5 years. South Rockwood, MI is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 19.8% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 18.7% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 8.2% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	3,350	-6.8%
% Under 18	19.8%	5.9%
% Seniors	18.8%	34.3%
% WFH	8.2%	57.7%
% w/ College Degree	18.7%	-9.2%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, South Rockwood, MI is a predominantly white area, with 85.0% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 6.2% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in South Rockwood, MI is hispanic, making up 8.9% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 1.6% of the population in South Rockwood, MI, and this percentage has decreased by 40.7% 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	85.0%	-6.2%
% Black	1.8%	-18.2%
% Hispanic	8.9%	134.2%
% Asian	0.0%	-100.0%
% Foreign Born	1.6%	-40.7%

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Mortgage and Risk — South Rockwood, MI

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 51 mortgage originations in South Rockwood, MI, of which 86.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 60.0%, with 27.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in South Rockwood, MI. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 18.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	51
% Conventional Loans	86.0%
% Government Loans	14.0%
% Investor Loans	0.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	18.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — South Rockwood, MI

South Rockwood, MI lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	N/A
Total Units Section 8	N/A
% Rentals under Section 8	N/A
% Occupied Section 8	N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,200
2 Bedroom	$605	$975	$1,580
3 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,960
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$2,510

South Rockwood, MI—48179

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — South Rockwood, MI

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — South Rockwood, MI

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — South Rockwood, MI

Demographics — South Rockwood, MI

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — South Rockwood, MI

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — South Rockwood, MI

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — South Rockwood, MI

Home Price to Income Ratio

South Rockwood, MI — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.2
Median Home Price	$294,000
Median Household Income	$78,800

South Rockwood, MI—48179

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — South Rockwood, MI

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — South Rockwood, MI

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — South Rockwood, MI

Demographics — South Rockwood, MI

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — South Rockwood, MI

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — South Rockwood, MI

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — South Rockwood, MI

Home Price to Income Ratio

South Rockwood, MI — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Brownstown, MI

Newport, MI

Flat Rock, MI

Woodhaven, MI

Grosse Ile, MI

Frequently Asked Questions

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