Pogy Area
Highly rated schools nearby
The quick answer
Pogy Area is a neighborhood, part of Big Rapids Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $252,000.
Median $252K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 6.2/10
Early evening when the sun catches the fields just right is when this stretch of West Michigan shows its hand—long rural roads, acreage that actually means something, and homes built to last on properties where you can breathe. The listings here tell the story: farmhouses from the 1940s with new roofs and finished basements, five-acre parcels with pole barns and hobby farm setups, ranch homes on paved roads with room to expand and genuine land underneath. Woodbeck Lake sits at the edge of the area, and Clear Lake Public Access is about three miles away for when you want the water without the constant view.
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Why people love it here
Riverview Elementary School
- Elementary — 8.4 mi away
- Big Rapids
- 3 rated schools in district
$252K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Pogy Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,711/mo
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Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 10/10
School District: Big Rapids Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Haymarsh Lakes
Crime in Pogy Area is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Mecosta County.
Mecosta County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Pogy Area home (around $252,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $45k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,697 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,697/mo | $45,264 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,954/mo | $52,098 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,040/mo | $54,395 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 30-year fixed rate (current Freddie Mac average), an aggressive ~45% housing-to-income ratio (roughly what FHA underwriting can allow for a buyer with no other monthly debts — your number depends on your debts and credit), this area's median sale price, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Median Price
$40K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$885/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,306 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Pogy Area are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Haymarsh Lake State Game Area
3.3 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
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Living in Pogy Area: the details
Is Pogy Area a good place to live?
Here is what the numbers say about Pogy Area as a place to live. When it comes to errands, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Big Rapids Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $252,000.
What does it cost to live in Pogy Area?
Homes in Pogy Area sell for a median of about $252,000. 1 home sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Pogy Area
- What do homes cost in Pogy Area?
- The median home value in Pogy Area is about $252,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Pogy Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in Pogy Area right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Pogy Area?
- Pogy Area is served by Big Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Riverview Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Pogy Area walkable?
- Pogy Area scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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