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Bear Lake 49614

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Michigan
$311K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
1
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$239K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Apr 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.1,992
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$239K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,568 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1970
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.98%
CondosThe share of homes here that are condos.1.5%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.87%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.1.7%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.61%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.33%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.15%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.17.3 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.118
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.79
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.14

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.63%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,125
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.37 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$66K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$82K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.34 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.50%

How Bear Lake 49614 compares

By median home value, Bear Lake 49614 is the 4th most expensive of 9 ZIP codes in Manistee County, and its typical home is worth more than 54% of all homes in Manistee County.

Home values in Bear Lake 49614

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$68K$782K
ZIP codes in Manistee County ranked by median home value
#Manistee CountyMedian valueHomes
1Arcadia 49613$380K702
2Onekama 49675$324K1,361
3Manistee 49660$263K6,856
4Bear Lake 49614$239K1,992
5Brethren 49619$192K790
6Eastlake 49626$187K212
7Kaleva 49645$167K1,016
8Copemish 49625$143K800
9Wellston 49689$128K1,795

About the Bear Lake 49614 market

What is the median home price in Bear Lake 49614, MI?

The median sale price in Bear Lake 49614, MI is $311,000 (data through April 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Bear Lake 49614, MI each year?

1 homes sold in Bear Lake 49614, MI over the last 12 months (data through April 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Bear Lake 49614, MI?

Bear Lake 49614, MI contains 1,992 residential properties, with a median of 1,568 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1970. The median TopHap Estimate is $239K.

How does Bear Lake 49614, MI compare to the rest of Manistee County?

By median home value, Bear Lake 49614, MI is the 4th most expensive of 9 ZIP codes in Manistee County. Its typical home is worth more than 54% of all homes in Manistee County. Manistee 49660 ranks just above it and Brethren 49619 just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Bear Lake 49614, MI?

61% of homes in Bear Lake 49614, MI are owner-occupied. 33% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Bear Lake 49614, MI hold?

87% of mortgaged homes in Bear Lake 49614, MI are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.7% owe more than the home is worth.

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