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Vassar, Michigan · ZIP 48768

Vassar — ZIP 48768

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Vassar (48768) scores 48/100 — 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 $199K.

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share44%
Property crime share56%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index51/100
Avg math proficiency21%
Avg reading proficiency29%
Schools nearby2

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index58/100
Typical home value$199K

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

Nearby Neighborhoods

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$199K

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

416

Violent Crime

153

Property Crime

263

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Tuscola 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
Central SchoolKG–05366
27%
27%
Vassar Senior High School06–12427
14%
31%

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.

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Demographics

Population

9,144

Median Income

$64K

Homeownership

87%

Median Age

42.7 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 48768 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. 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 48768 has a school score of 51/100. 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 48768 is approximately $199K. 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 48768 in Vassar has an overall NeighborScore of 48/100. 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.