Real Estate Investing in Wyoming, Michigan (49519)

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Kent County • Population: 28,308 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 49519 (Wyoming, MI)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (71/100)

Solid choice — values are growing steadily and the market is stable enough to buy with confidence.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $300,188
Avg Monthly Rent $1,408
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $68,164
% Renters 41.5%

Market Analysis: 49519 Wyoming

Stepping back, ZIP 49519 has challenges — vacancy pressure, softer price growth, and tenant stability concerns sit alongside the $300K median. It rewards specialists, not generalists.

Distressed does not mean uninvestable. It means the margin for error is thinner. ZIP 49519 rewards the prepared, punishes the overconfident, and leaves the math unchanged either way.

In the broader MI picture, 49519 is a reminder that not every low-priced ZIP is a value-add opportunity — some are simply distressed, and the difference matters.

Looking more closely, 28,308 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.

Strategically, 49519 can be a high-return sleeve of a diversified portfolio — but it should not be the whole portfolio, and it should not be someone's first deal.

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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 Wyoming:

B Good
Buy Confidence Score: 73/100
Affordability
15/25
Appreciation
22/25
Stability
13/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 4.4× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+6.8%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,408/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
Grand Rapids-Kentwood, MI Metro Area
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
24 days
Average time to sell
Fast
13.3%
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 Grand Rapids-Kentwood, MI metro data
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Property Strategy for 49519

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
3BR
5.0% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
2BR
+9.0% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
4BR
$81,762/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $227,562 $1,490 4.7% +9.0% $113,781
3BR $280,166 $1,930 5.0% +8.5% $93,389
4BR $327,050 $2,130 4.7% +7.8% $81,762

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$318K$268K$219K$169K$119K$69KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

$1,482$1,412$1,342$1,272$1,201$1,131Feb 2023Nov 2024Jul 2026

📊 How Does 49519 Compare?

Metric 49519 Wyoming Grand Rapids-Kentwood, MI Michigan
Home Value $300,188 $283,268 N/A $253,279
5-Year CAGR 5.8% 6.1% N/A 6.8%
Avg Rent $1,408 $1,425 N/A -
Cap Rate 3.7% 3.9% - -
💡 Why Invest in 49519? Click to expand

With a 3/5 investability rating, this ZIP shows solid fundamentals for buy-and-hold investors.

A healthy rental market with 42% renter-occupied households ensures tenant availability.

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
3.7%
Low
5yr Growth
+5.8%
Moderate

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $300,188
Monthly Rent $1,408
Price-to-Rent 17.8:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 5.6%
Cap Rate 3.7%
5-Year IRR 9.5%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +6.8% ▲
3-Year CAGR +5.1% ▲
5-Year CAGR +5.8% ▲
10-Year CAGR +8.6% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year -1.7% ▼
3-Year CAGR +3.2% ▲
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 3.7%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (3.7%). 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
5.2%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+5.8%
Stable
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 49519

Population: 28,308

💰 Median Household Income
$68,164
This area
$68,164
State
$68,013
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
41.5%
This area
41.5%
State
19.4%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
3.6%
This area
3.6%
State
-2.8%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
26.9%
This area
26.9%
State
16.5%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
33.3 years
This area
33.3 years
State
36.1 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
5.2%
This area
5.2%
State
20.4%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 71.5%
Other/Mixed 16.6%
Hispanic/Latino 11.4%
Black/African American 8.6%
Asian 3.3%
👶 Under 18
21.3%
This area
21.3%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
12.3%
This area
12.3%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
10.4%
This area
10.4%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 49519

B+ Avg School Grade
6 Schools
14.5:1 Avg Class Size
$17,549 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A+ Excellent

West Elementary School

📚 K – 04 Elementary
👥
472 Students
👨‍🏫
14.3:1 Class Size
💰
$19,171 Per Student
A Very Good

Gladiola Elementary School

📚 K – 04 Elementary
👥
281 Students
👨‍🏫
14.0:1 Class Size
💰
$19,171 Per Student
A Very Good

Parkview Elementary School

📚 K – 04 Elementary
👥
312 Students
👨‍🏫
15.6:1 Class Size
💰
$19,171 Per Student
B+ Above Average

Wyoming Junior High School

📚 07 – 08 Middle
👥
546 Students
👨‍🏫
18.7:1 Class Size
💰
$19,171 Per Student
C+ Average

Pine Grove Learning Center

📚 K – 12 K-12
👥
82 Students
👨‍🏫
4.8:1 Class Size
C+ Average

Vanguard Charter Academy

📚 K – 08 School Charter
👥
791 Students
👨‍🏫
19.4:1 Class Size
💰
$11,059 Per Student

Nearby Schools (5 more)

Schools in adjacent ZIP codes that may serve this area

A+ Excellent

West Godwin Elementary School

📚 K – 02 Elementary
📍 3546 CLYDE PARK AVE SW, WYOMING
👥
430 Students
👨‍🏫
14.5:1 Class Size
💰
$19,784 Per Student
A Very Good

Oriole Park Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 04 Elementary
📍 1420 40TH ST SW, WYOMING
👥
284 Students
👨‍🏫
14.3:1 Class Size
💰
$19,171 Per Student
A Very Good

GodfreyLee Early Childhood Ctr

📚 Pre-K – 02 Elementary
📍 961 JOOSTEN ST SW, WYOMING
👥
377 Students
👨‍🏫
15.7:1 Class Size
💰
$17,891 Per Student
A Very Good

Lee Middle School

📚 06 – 08 Middle
📍 1335 LEE ST SW, WYOMING
👥
386 Students
👨‍🏫
17.0:1 Class Size
💰
$17,891 Per Student
B+ Above Average

Godfrey Elementary School

📚 03 – 05 Elementary
📍 1920 GODFREY AVE SW, WYOMING
👥
344 Students
👨‍🏫
18.4:1 Class Size
💰
$17,891 Per Student
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🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

8 Nearby 8,232 Off-Campus Students
C
Grace Christian University
954 students · 2.0 mi
C
Grand Rapids Community College
12,142 students · 5.4 mi
D
Ross Medical Education Center-Kentwood
112 students · 5.9 mi
C
Aquinas College
1,295 students · 6.2 mi
C
Paul Mitchell the School-Grand Rapids
84 students · 6.3 mi
C+
Calvin University
3,364 students · 7.0 mi
C
Calvin Theological Seminary
307 students · 7.0 mi
C
Cornerstone University
1,735 students · 8.4 mi

Investor Insight: With 8,232 students living off-campus nearby, this area has strong rental demand from the college population.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the typical home price in Wyoming, MI?

In Wyoming, MI the median home value sits at $300K. Against the broader MI market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

What kind of tenants rent in Wyoming, MI?

Tenant quality in Wyoming, MI ranks as solid. Landlords generally report reliable occupancy at market rents of $1,408/mo.

Can I house hack in Wyoming, MI?

Wyoming, MI is a a challenging market for house hackers. FHA or conventional owner-occupant buyers find the $300K price point reasonable to enter.

What monthly rent should investors expect in Wyoming, MI?

Rental rates in Wyoming, MI average $1,408/mo. Tenant demand and $300K home values make the yield look reasonable by investor standards.

Is Wyoming, MI landlord-friendly?

MI law landlord-friendly for landlords, and Wyoming inherits those rules. Investors should still review local ordinances for rental licensing.

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