Real Estate Investing in Warren, Michigan (48092)

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Macomb County • Population: 27,867 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 48092 (Warren, MI)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (80/100)

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 $245,956
Avg Monthly Rent $1,629
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $69,547
% Renters 21.7%

Market Analysis: 48092 Warren

From an investor standpoint, ZIP 48092 has challenges — vacancy pressure, softer price growth, and tenant stability concerns sit alongside the $246K median. It rewards specialists, not generalists.

For an experienced owner, 48092 can be a a strong candidate for hunting ground — but the discount at $246K reflects genuine risk that outside investors often underestimate.

Within MI, ZIP 48092 trails on several market indicators that neighboring Macomb County submarkets outperform. The gap is real and healthy enough to shape underwriting.

From a cash-flow lens, 27,867 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 48092 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 Warren:

B Good
Buy Confidence Score: 74/100
Affordability
20/25
Appreciation
18/25
Stability
13/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 3.5× the median income
Value Trend
Stable (+1.8%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,629/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 48092

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
3BR
5.2% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
3BR
+7.1% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
4BR
$75,407/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $220,105 $1,460 4.8% +7.0% $110,052
3BR $248,711 $1,780 5.2% +7.1% $82,904
4BR $301,630 $1,930 4.6% +6.9% $75,407

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$264K$223K$183K$143K$102K$62KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

$1,835$1,746$1,656$1,567$1,478$1,388Jan 2025Oct 2025Jul 2026

📊 How Does 48092 Compare?

Metric 48092 Warren Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Michigan
Home Value $245,956 $202,112 N/A $253,279
5-Year CAGR 4.5% 4.7% N/A 6.8%
Avg Rent $1,629 $1,527 N/A -
Cap Rate 5.2% 6.1% - -
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Beacon Management offers property management services for various communities and properties across Michigan, including Ann Arbor, Auburn Hills, Bloomfield Hills, Canton, and Southfield. summary from their website

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
5.2%
Fair
5yr Growth
+4.5%
Moderate

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $245,956
Monthly Rent $1,629
Price-to-Rent 12.6:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 8.0%
Cap Rate 5.2%
5-Year IRR 9.7%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +1.8% ▲
3-Year CAGR +3.5% ▲
5-Year CAGR +4.5% ▲
10-Year CAGR +7.0% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year -8.0% ▼
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 5.2%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (5.2%). 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
3.5%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+4.5%
Stable
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 48092

Population: 27,867

💰 Median Household Income
$69,547
This area
$69,547
State
$68,013
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
21.7%
This area
21.7%
State
19.4%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
3.4%
This area
3.4%
State
-2.8%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
25.7%
This area
25.7%
State
16.5%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
41.1 years
This area
41.1 years
State
36.1 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
3.5%
This area
3.5%
State
20.4%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 65.5%
Asian 17.0%
Black/African American 12.6%
Other/Mixed 5.0%
Hispanic/Latino 2.3%
👶 Under 18
19.6%
This area
19.6%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
18.2%
This area
18.2%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
8.6%
This area
8.6%
USA
11.5%

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🎓 Schools in 48092

B+ Avg School Grade
8 Schools
16.6:1 Avg Class Size
$16,472 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A Very Good

Lean Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
624 Students
👨‍🏫
16.8:1 Class Size
💰
$17,425 Per Student
A Very Good
👥
68 Students
👨‍🏫
4.5:1 Class Size
💰
$17,425 Per Student
B+ Above Average

Beer Middle School

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
705 Students
👨‍🏫
19.3:1 Class Size
💰
$17,425 Per Student
B+ Above Average

Green Acres Elementary School

📚 K – 05 Elementary
👥
513 Students
👨‍🏫
18.3:1 Class Size
💰
$17,425 Per Student
B+ Above Average
👥
626 Students
👨‍🏫
16.4:1 Class Size
💰
$14,097 Per Student
B Good

Warren Mott High School

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
1,343 Students
👨‍🏫
21.3:1 Class Size
💰
$17,425 Per Student
B Good

Macomb Math Science Technology Center

📚 09 – 12 High School Limited Data
💰
$17,425 Per Student
C+ Average

Michigan Collegiate MiddleHigh School

📚 06 – 12 High School Charter
👥
566 Students
👨‍🏫
19.5:1 Class Size
💰
$13,129 Per Student

Nearby Schools (5 more)

Schools in adjacent ZIP codes that may serve this area

A+ Excellent

Simonds Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
📍 30000 ROSE ST, MADISON HEIGHTS
👥
248 Students
👨‍🏫
11.8:1 Class Size
💰
$18,621 Per Student
A+ Excellent

Madison Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
📍 27107 HALES ST, MADISON HEIGHTS
👥
355 Students
👨‍🏫
12.8:1 Class Size
💰
$18,093 Per Student
A Very Good

Hiller Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
📍 400 E LA SALLE AVE, MADISON HEIGHTS
👥
257 Students
👨‍🏫
13.3:1 Class Size
💰
$18,621 Per Student
A Very Good

Lessenger Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
📍 30150 CAMPBELL RD, MADISON HEIGHTS
👥
250 Students
👨‍🏫
13.3:1 Class Size
💰
$18,621 Per Student
A Very Good

Center Line High School

📚 09 – 12 High School
📍 26300 ARSENAL, CENTER LINE
👥
662 Students
👨‍🏫
16.3:1 Class Size
💰
$18,378 Per Student
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🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

8 Nearby 4,762 Off-Campus Students
D
Ross Medical Education Center-Warren
153 students · 0.6 mi
D
Dorsey College
547 students · 2.6 mi
C+
U.S. Truck Driver Training School
265 students · 2.7 mi
C+
Carnegie Institute
103 students · 3.5 mi
C
Macomb Community College
15,983 students · 4.5 mi
C
David Pressley School of Cosmetology
263 students · 5.0 mi
C
Michigan College of Beauty-Troy
220 students · 5.2 mi
C
Elevate Salon Institute
169 students · 5.4 mi

Investor Insight: With 4,762 students living off-campus nearby, this area has strong rental demand from the college population.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Warren, MI good for house hacking?

House hacking in Warren, MI is reasonable to execute. Prices around $246K and rents of $1,629/mo solid owner-occupant economics.

What is the tenant pool like in Warren, MI?

Tenant quality in Warren, MI ranks as solid. Landlords generally report stable occupancy at market rents of $1,629/mo.

How expensive is real estate in Warren, MI?

Expect median prices around $246K in Warren, MI. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been even-keeled.

Is Warren, MI good for landlords?

The landlord environment in Warren, MI is landlord-friendly. Statewide rules shape most day-to-day operations for rental owners.

What type of investing works in Warren, MI?

Warren, MI investors pursuing careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The underlying economics ($246K prices, $1,629/mo rents) make it a reasonable choice.

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