Aetna
Solid value in a growing area
4 homes for sale·Median $295K·Schools 4.7/10
Driving through here feels like you've slipped into the margins—low-traffic roads that actually stay quiet, acreage that doesn't announce itself, the kind of place where a pole barn and a back deck overlooking water are the real landmarks. The landscape is generous: one- to thirty-five-acre lots thick with oak and pine, wooded land that gives you room to breathe without the performance of "rural." You're roughly two miles from US 131 when you need it, close enough to commute without living on the highway. The Morley Pond sits near enough to matter—boat launch, dam, a short walk to rails-to-trails if you want motion that isn't automotive.
Why people love it here
$62K median household income
- $295K median · 19 sales in last 12mo
Near the water
- Hardy Dam Pond — 1.6 mi
Explore Aetna
Same name, different focus — Aetna is also covered as:
- Aetna Community — community details
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Median home price in Aetna
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,003/mo
The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. This is not a commitment to lend or an offer of credit. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
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19 homes sold in Aetna this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthNearest Lake
Hardy Dam Pond
1.6 mi
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 6/10
School District: Morley Stanwood Community Schools
Most of Aetna is policed by the Mecosta County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (598 per 100,000 residents) and aggravated assault (259 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
For perspective, homicide — the most serious crime — was reported at about 0.003% of the population, roughly 1 in 33,000 residents.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 598 |
| Aggravated assault | 259 |
| Burglary | 116 |
| Rape | 33 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 33 |
| Arson | 9 |
| Homicide | 3 |
| Robbery | 3 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Mecosta County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Mecosta County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Aetna alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Aetna home (around $295,000) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $45k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,679 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Aetna household earns $61,500 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $412,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,679/mo | $44,780 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,975/mo | $52,666 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,074/mo | $55,298 |
Estimates use a 6.43% 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 and median property taxes, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not an APR or a commitment to lend — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Land for sale
Listings
2 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$31K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$105K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Aetna, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Local Government
Aetna Township
unconfirmed
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Private well
Rural township; individual wells.
Septic - individual
On-site septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
No municipal collection.
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Great Lakes Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressConsumers Energy / SEMCO / propane (LP)
Rural areas often LP/propane.
Confirm by addressArea township/volunteer fire department (county mutual aid)
Rural fire coverage via nearest township department / county mutual aid (Morley/Mecosta area).
Source: findenergy.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Aetna 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.
Median Income
$62K
Home Value (Census)
$130K
Frequently asked about Aetna
- What do homes cost in Aetna?
- The median home value in Aetna is about $295,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Aetna housing market?
- there are 4 homes for sale in Aetna right now, and 19 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Aetna?
- Aetna is served by Morley Stanwood Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Morley Stanwood High School (6/10).
