Question 1

Is 48317 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 48317 in Shelby Township has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Shelby Township city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 48317 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 48317?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 48317 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 48317. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 48317 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Shelby Township. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 48317?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 48317 is approximately $301K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 48317 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 48317 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 48317 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 48317 has an overall NeighborScore of 66/100, placing it in the moderate range for Shelby Township. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 66/100, 48317 scores similarly to the middle tier of Shelby Township neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Shelby Township — ZIP 48317

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Eppler Junior High School	07–09	—	—	—
Flickinger Elementary School	PK–06	—	—	—
Utica High School	09–12	—	—	—
West Utica Elementary School	PK–06	—	—	—
Wiley Elementary School	PK–06	—	—	—