Real Estate Investing in Lathrup Village, Michigan (48076)

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Oakland County • Population: 24,817 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 48076 (Lathrup Village, MI)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (73/100)

Solid choice — stable market with a reasonable entry point and good rental backup if you ever need to move.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

A cash-flow market — rent-to-price math works from day one, though value growth is modest. Great for income-focused investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

4.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $300,256
Avg Monthly Rent $1,710
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $82,129
% Renters 27.6%

Market Analysis: 48076 Lathrup Village

ZIP 48076 inside Oakland County looks affordable on the surface — median value of $300K — but the discount exists for reasons that a careful buyer should understand before committing.

For an experienced owner, 48076 can be a a solid fit for hunting ground — but the discount at $300K reflects genuine risk that outside investors often underestimate.

Statewide comparisons place 48076 among MI's softer markets. That context does not make the ZIP uninvestable, but it does raise the bar for due diligence.

On balance, 24,817 residents fill the ZIP, renter turnover runs higher than neighboring postal codes and delinquency risk is a real line item rather than a theoretical one.

Experienced landlords with local relationships tend to find 48076 workable. Turnkey investors from out of state usually find the numbers do not hold up in practice.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Lathrup Village:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 69/100
Affordability
15/25
Appreciation
18/25
Stability
13/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 3.7× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+4.4%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,710/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
BALANCED
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
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BALANCED MARKET
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Metro Area
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
34 days
Average time to sell
Average
11.2%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
📅 Market conditions as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly from Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro data
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Property Strategy for 48076

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
2BR
7.5% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
3BR
+6.2% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
5BR
$76,615/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $162,368 $1,700 7.5% +5.2% $81,184
3BR $270,615 $2,080 5.5% +6.2% $90,205
4BR $338,978 $2,250 4.8% +5.7% $84,745
5BR $383,076 +6.1% $76,615

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$321K$269K$217K$166K$114K$62KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

$1,864$1,760$1,657$1,553$1,450$1,346Jan 2023Oct 2024Jul 2026

📊 How Does 48076 Compare?

Metric 48076 Lathrup Village Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Michigan
Home Value $300,256 $300,256 N/A $253,279
5-Year CAGR 3.7% 3.7% N/A 6.8%
Avg Rent $1,710 $1,710 N/A -
Cap Rate 4.4% 4.4% - -
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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
4.4%
Fair
5yr Growth
+3.7%
Moderate

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $300,256
Monthly Rent $1,710
Price-to-Rent 14.6:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 6.8%
Cap Rate 4.4%
5-Year IRR 8.1%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +4.4% ▲
3-Year CAGR +3.3% ▲
5-Year CAGR +3.7% ▲
10-Year CAGR +7.0% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year +1.9% ▲
3-Year CAGR +4.7% ▲
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 4.4%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (4.4%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
4.6%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+3.7%
Stable
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 48076

Population: 24,817

💰 Median Household Income
$82,129
This area
$82,129
State
$68,013
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
27.6%
This area
27.6%
State
19.4%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
3.2%
This area
3.2%
State
-2.8%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
44.2%
This area
44.2%
State
16.5%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
46.2 years
This area
46.2 years
State
36.1 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
4.6%
This area
4.6%
State
20.4%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
Black/African American 58.5%
White 32.4%
Other/Mixed 6.7%
Asian 2.6%
Hispanic/Latino 2.3%
👶 Under 18
17.3%
This area
17.3%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
21.6%
This area
21.6%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
5.7%
This area
5.7%
USA
11.5%

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🎓 Schools in 48076

A Avg School Grade
9 Schools
15.0:1 Avg Class Size
$19,686 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A+ Excellent

Thompson K8 International Academy

📚 K – 08 School
👥
348 Students
👨‍🏫
11.6:1 Class Size
💰
$21,198 Per Student
A+ Excellent

Alice M Birney K8 School

📚 Pre-K – 08 School
👥
443 Students
👨‍🏫
13.4:1 Class Size
💰
$21,198 Per Student
A+ Excellent

University High School Academy

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
252 Students
👨‍🏫
13.9:1 Class Size
💰
$21,198 Per Student
A+ Excellent

Vandenberg Elementary School

📚 01 – 05 Elementary
👥
245 Students
👨‍🏫
14.4:1 Class Size
💰
$21,198 Per Student
A Very Good

MacArthur K8 University Academy

📚 K – 08 School
👥
450 Students
👨‍🏫
15.3:1 Class Size
💰
$21,198 Per Student
A Very Good

McIntyre Elementary School

📚 01 – 05 Elementary
👥
283 Students
👨‍🏫
15.7:1 Class Size
💰
$21,198 Per Student
B+ Above Average

Crescent Academy PK1

📚 Pre-K – 01 Elementary Charter
👥
173 Students
👨‍🏫
9.7:1 Class Size
💰
$15,886 Per Student
B Good

University Middle School Academy

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
220 Students
👨‍🏫
25.8:1 Class Size
💰
$21,198 Per Student
B Good

Faxon Academy

📚 K – 08 School Charter
👥
126 Students
👨‍🏫
15.0:1 Class Size
💰
$12,900 Per Student

Nearby Schools (5 more)

Schools in adjacent ZIP codes that may serve this area

A+ Excellent

Greenfield Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
📍 31200 FAIRFAX AVE, BEVERLY HILLS
👥
239 Students
👨‍🏫
11.0:1 Class Size
💰
$25,769 Per Student
A+ Excellent

Beverly Elementary School

📚 K – 05 Elementary
📍 18305 BEVERLY RD, BEVERLY HILLS
👥
307 Students
👨‍🏫
13.7:1 Class Size
💰
$25,769 Per Student
A+ Excellent

Bingham Farms Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
📍 23400 W 13 MILE RD, BINGHAM FARMS
👥
343 Students
👨‍🏫
12.7:1 Class Size
💰
$25,769 Per Student
A+ Excellent

Rogers Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
📍 2265 HAMILTON AVE, BERKLEY
👥
357 Students
👨‍🏫
14.9:1 Class Size
💰
$20,049 Per Student
A+ Excellent

Pattengill Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
📍 3540 MORRISON AVE, BERKLEY
👥
292 Students
👨‍🏫
14.1:1 Class Size
💰
$20,049 Per Student
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🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

8 Nearby
C
Northwestern Technological Institute
689 students · 1.8 mi
D
Arizona College of Nursing-Southfield
415 students · 1.9 mi
C+
Lawrence Technological University
3,260 students · 1.9 mi
C+
Yeshiva Gedolah of Greater Detroit
71 students · 2.3 mi
D
Irene's Myomassology Institute
263 students · 3.1 mi
C+
Abcott Institute
166 students · 3.7 mi
C
Elevate Salon Institute
169 students · 3.9 mi
C
David Pressley School of Cosmetology
263 students · 4.5 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

Which investment style suits Lathrup Village, MI?

Investors usually favor careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management in Lathrup Village, MI. With home values at $300K and rents near $1,710/mo, other strategies can work but produce measured rather than outsized returns.

What is the average home sale price in Lathrup Village, MI?

Expect median prices around $300K in Lathrup Village, MI. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been measured.

What do rentals go for in Lathrup Village, MI?

Average rent in Lathrup Village, MI is approximately $1,710/mo per month. Against $300K home values that yields a reasonable rent-to-price ratio.

What is the typical vacancy rate in Lathrup Village, MI?

Lathrup Village, MI vacancy trends elevated. Investors running standard buy-and-hold plays see reasonable downtime between tenants.

Are eviction rules reasonable in Lathrup Village, MI?

Lathrup Village, MI falls under MI landlord-tenant law, which is landlord-friendly. That backdrop makes day-to-day property management reasonable.

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