Boston
Surrounded by nature
The quick answer
Boston is a township, part of Saranac Community Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $353,000.
16 homes for sale·Median $353K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 6.5/10
What surprises people about Boston township is how much actual space you get for the money. Homes here run around $272K, which buys you real acreage in a rural corner of Ionia County—the kind of place where your nearest neighbor isn't checking your fence line. There's a restaurant about a mile down the road, a coffee shop just over two miles away, and a grocery store at 3.2 miles, which means you're living far enough out to breathe but close enough that errands don't require a full expedition. Saranac Community Schools serves the township.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Morrison Lake within walking distance
- Park in Winslow Dr & Tasmania Dr Area: 6 min drive
- Boat Launch Park: 9 min drive
$80K median household income
- $353K median · 56 sales in last 12mo
Saranac Elementary School
- Elementary — 2.9 mi away
- Saranac
- 2 rated schools in district
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Boston
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,393/mo
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56 homes sold in Boston this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
2.5 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Morrison Lake
0.0 mi
Median Income
$80K
Household
Median Sale Price
$353K
56 sales in last 12mo
Expected Rent
$825/mo
$750 – $900 · estimated range
Based on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 6/10 to 7/10
School District: Saranac Community Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Park in Winslow Dr & Tasmania Dr Area
Peck Lake
+1 more
Stoney Lakeside Park Beach
Fred Meijer Grand River Valley Trail
Pratt Lake Launch
Most of Boston is policed by the Ionia County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (385 per 100,000 residents) and aggravated assault (56 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
No homicides were reported in 2024.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 385 |
| Aggravated assault | 56 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 49 |
| Burglary | 46 |
| Rape | 39 |
| Arson | 5 |
| Homicide | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Ionia County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Ionia County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Boston alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Boston home (around $352,500) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $57k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,153 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Boston household earns $80,417 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $510,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,153/mo | $57,420 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,512/mo | $66,986 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,633/mo | $70,202 |
Estimates use a 6.66% 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
5 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$28K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$285K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Boston, 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
Boston 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
~$886/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,461 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural (Saranac area); individual wells.
Septic - individual
On-site septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Resident contracts hauler.
Saranac Fire Department
Saranac FD (Chief Tony Koster) serves the Saranac/Boston Twp area.
Source: ioniacounty.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Boston 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
$80K
Home Value (Census)
$231K
Expected Rent
$825/mo
$750 – $900 · estimated range
🛒 Grocery(1)
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Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(7)
Keiser's Kitchen
Restaurant
Frostie Boy of Lowell
Fast Food
Restaurant
Los Portales Bar and Grill
Restaurant
Sabor Mexicano
Restaurant
+2 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(4)
Hop Hog Lowell
Restaurant
Sneaker's
Bar
Red Barn Consignment & Antiques DBA Red Barn Mercantile
Bar
+1 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(1)
Lake School
🌳 Parks(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
⚡ EV Charging(1)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
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Living in Boston: the details
Is Boston a good place to live?
If you're after green space nearby, Boston is worth a close look — here is what the data shows. Day to day, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This township is part of Saranac Community Schools. Expect prices centered around $353,000.
What does it cost to live in Boston?
The typical home in Boston goes for around $353,000. There are 16 homes for sale here right now and 56 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Boston
- What do homes cost in Boston?
- The median home value in Boston is about $352,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Boston housing market?
- there are 16 homes for sale in Boston right now, and 56 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Boston?
- Boston is served by Saranac Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Saranac Elementary School (7/10).
- Is Boston walkable?
- Boston scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
