Swartz Creek, Michigan · ZIP 48473

Swartz Creek — ZIP 48473

Swartz Creek (48473) scores 41/100 — Below Average for Michigan. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $257K.

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share32%

Property crime share68%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index59/100

Avg math proficiency27%

Avg reading proficiency46%

Schools nearby7

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index50/100

Typical home value$257K

Median rent$1,222/mo

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

$257K

Median Rent

$1,222/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 5 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

6,644

Violent Crime

2,136

Property Crime

4,508

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Genesee 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
Rankin Elementary School	KG–05	237	37%	52%
Swartz Creek High School	09–12	996	25%	51%
Swartz Creek Middle School	06–08	758	25%	47%
Elms Road Elementary School	03–05	420	23%	34%
Dieck Elementary School	02–05	334	23%	45%
Morrish Elementary School	KG–02	435	Not reported	Not reported
Syring Elementary School	PK–02	354	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

22,793

Median Income

$78K

Homeownership

85%

Median Age

46.3 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 48473 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. 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 48473 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 48473 is approximately $257K. 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 48473 in Swartz Creek has an overall NeighborScore of 41/100. 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.