Mattawan, Michigan · ZIP 49071

Mattawan — ZIP 49071

Mattawan (49071) scores 85/100 — Excellent for Michigan. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $363K.

Overall NeighborScore

A-Excellent

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100

Violent crime share42%

Property crime share58%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index73/100

Avg math proficiency53%

Avg reading proficiency66%

Schools nearby5

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index38/100

Typical home value$363K

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

$363K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

495

Violent Crime

122

Property Crime

373

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Van Buren 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
Mattawan Later Elem School	03–05	808	60%	62%
Mattawan Middle School	06–08	823	52%	59%
Mattawan High School	09–12	1,126	46%	76%
Mattawan Early Elem School	PK–02	703	Not reported	Not reported
Mattawan Early Childhood Education Center	KG–KG	85	Not reported	Not 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

11,839

Median Income

$109K

Homeownership

91%

Median Age

39.4 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 49071 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. 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 49071 has a school score of 73/100. 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 49071 is approximately $363K. 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 49071 in Mattawan has an overall NeighborScore of 85/100. 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.