Bloomer
Solid value in a growing area
2 homes for sale·Median $217K·Walkability 0.8/10·Schools 5.5/10
Out here, you're on acreage—lots of it. The listings tell the story: homes sitting on one, two, even six-plus acres, often with water access to Fish Creek or the kind of elbow room that makes a wide-open floorplan feel like the obvious choice. Craftsman cottages with hardwood floors share the landscape with newer builds featuring granite countertops and insulated garages deep enough for real projects. A coffee shop is a five-minute walk, groceries and restaurants are steps away, so you're not marooned despite the land—just set back from the noise. Drive seventy-some minutes and you're in downtown Grand Rapids; stay put and you're in genuine country, where a three-bedroom on an acre reads as "hard to find" because developers haven't turned this into tract housing. West Park sits about a mile down the road if you need something besides your own property. This part of Montcalm County works for people who want breathing room without sacrificing basic access—the kind of place where you can own real land and still grab coffee before the day gets away from you.
Why people love it here
$79K median household income
- $217K median · 2 recent sales
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Median home price in Bloomer
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,476/mo
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Based on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 7/10
School District: Carson City-Crystal Area Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Carson City Village Market
The Rusty Nail
+1 more
Muffin Top Bakery and Deli
West Park
Playground on County Line Rd
Muskrat Lake
Beach on County Line Rd
Carson City Public Library
Crystal Box Office Theater
Most of Bloomer is policed by the Montcalm County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (186 per 100,000 residents) and aggravated assault (83 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
No homicides were reported in 2024.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 186 |
| Aggravated assault | 83 |
| Burglary | 65 |
| Rape | 43 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 25 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Homicide | 0 |
| Arson | 0 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Montcalm County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Montcalm County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Bloomer alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Bloomer home (around $217,450) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $35k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,300 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Bloomer household earns $79,375 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $528,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,300/mo | $34,674 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,519/mo | $40,509 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,592/mo | $42,461 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 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 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
$49K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Bloomer, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
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
Bloomer 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.
Solar potential
~$871/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,393 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; residents on individual private wells.
Septic - individual
Rural township; individual septic systems.
Resident-arranged private hauler
No municipal trash; residents contract private haulers.
Consumers Energy Co|Tri County Electric Coop (MI) · ~13.6¢/kWh
Primary electric provider; Great Lakes Energy cooperative in pockets.
Confirm by addressNatural gas where available; rural homes often on propane.
Confirm by addressStanton Community Fire Department
Stanton-area community fire dept covers adjacent townships incl. Bloomer.
Source: montcalm.us
Utility, solar, and service details for Bloomer 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
$79K
Home Value (Census)
$185K
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
West Park
1.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(1)
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(5)
The Rusty Nail
Restaurant
Fast Food
Eagle's Nest
Restaurant
Main Street Pizza
Restaurant
Restaurant
☕ Coffee(1)
Muffin Top Bakery and Deli
Café
🏥 Hospitals(1)
📚 Libraries(1)
Carson City Public Library
Frequently asked about Bloomer
- What do homes cost in Bloomer?
- The median home value in Bloomer is about $217,450. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Bloomer housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Bloomer right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Bloomer?
- Bloomer is served by Carson City-Crystal Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Carson City Elementary School (7/10).
- Is Bloomer walkable?
- Bloomer scores 0.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
