Amber
Solid value in a growing area
The quick answer
Amber is a township, part of Mason County Central Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $419,000.
9 homes for sale·Median $419K·Schools 4.3/10
Most people think of West Michigan townships as quiet rural stretches—and plenty of that exists here—but this area sits practically on Lake Michigan's doorstep with genuine waterfront living mixed into the fabric. You get homes perched on lakes with year-round views, sprawling acreage with creeks and mature trees, and 1940s farmhouses waiting for someone to restore them. The character swings wildly: from rural parcels where you can run a barn and keep land, to lakefront cottages, to ranch homes on single acres where neighbors are actual neighbors.
Why people love it here
$65K median household income
- $419K median · 17 sales in last 12mo
Explore Amber
Same name, different focus — Amber is also covered as:
- Amber Community — community details
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17 homes sold in Amber this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 5/10
School District: Mason County Central Schools
Most of Amber is policed by the Mason County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (456 per 100,000 residents) and aggravated assault (141 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
No homicides were reported in 2024.
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Living in Amber: the details
Is Amber a good place to live?
Here is what the data shows about living in Amber. This township is part of Mason County Central Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $419,000.
What does it cost to live in Amber?
Homes in Amber sell for a median of about $419,000. There are 9 homes for sale here right now and 17 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Amber
- What do homes cost in Amber?
- The median home value in Amber is about $419,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Amber housing market?
- there are 9 homes for sale in Amber right now, and 17 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Amber?
- Amber is served by Mason County Central Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Mason County Central MS (5/10).
