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Eaton Rapids, Michigan · ZIP 48827

Eaton Rapids — ZIP 48827

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Eaton Rapids (48827) scores 62/100 — Fair for Michigan. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $260K.

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Overall NeighborScore

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share34%
Property crime share66%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index59/100
Avg math proficiency29%
Avg reading proficiency46%
Schools nearby7

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index48/100
Typical home value$260K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$260K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,368

Violent Crime

299

Property Crime

1,069

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Eaton County, Michigan (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Lockwood Elementary SchoolPK–03303
50%
70%
Island City AcademyKG–08197
32%
37%
Greyhound Intermediate School03–05375
30%
39%
Eaton Rapids Middle School06–08410
23%
44%
Eaton Rapids High School09–12637
22%
47%
LifeTech AcademyKG–12378
17%
42%
Greyhound Central Elementary SchoolPK–KG114Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

16,070

Median Income

$78K

Homeownership

84%

Median Age

41.7 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 48827 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 48827 has a school score of 59/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 48827 is approximately $260K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 48827 in Eaton Rapids has an overall NeighborScore of 62/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.