Cannon Township
Great schools with outdoor access
The quick answer
Cannon Township is a township, part of Rockford Public Schools and about 12 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $517,000.
71 homes for sale·Median $517K·Walkability 1.1/10·Schools 9.7/10
Cannonsburg Ski Area—West Michigan's only real vertical drop at 250 feet, with 21 runs and the state's largest tubing facility—basically defines what makes this township work. You get the ski weekends, but you're also sitting in a rural-feeling place with lakes, woodlands, and trails; the Honey Creek Inn has been slinging scratch-made food and craft beer since 1936, and there's a 1,300-acre state game area nearby for hiking and hunting. A 30-minute drive puts you in downtown Grand Rapids when you need it, but most days you're looking at Luton Park's 9.7 miles of biking and trail-running paths, or hitting Pickerel Lake's 900-foot boardwalk through the Fred Meijer Nature Preserve. Grist Mill Market handles your breakfast, bakery, deli, and smoked meats under one roof. Rockford Public Schools serves the township. The township itself goes back to 1842 when LeGrand Cannon founded Cannonsburg—there's even a historical museum in the original 1890 township hall if you're into that stuff. It's the kind of place where you can pull off a morning run, grab coffee, and be on a ski lift by afternoon, or just stay put and never feel like you're missing anything.
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Why people love it here
Lake life
- Silver Lake within walking distance
- Cannon Trail: 13 min walk
- : 12 min drive
Lakes Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.4 mi away
- Rockford
- 5 rated schools in district
$128K median household income
- $517K median · 211 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Cannon Township
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,506/mo
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211 homes sold in Cannon Township this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 9/10 to 10/10
School District: Rockford Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Town Square
1.4 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Silver Lake
0.0 mi
Median Income
$128K
Household
Median Sale · Houses
$550K
182 sales in last 12mo
Median Sale · Condos
$345K
29 sales in last 12mo
Expected Rent
$1,625/mo
$1,500 – $1,750 · estimated range
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Silver Lake
Cannon Trail
Rogue River Mouth Launch
Most of Cannon Township is policed by the Kent County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (660 per 100,000 residents) and aggravated assault (108 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
No homicides were reported in 2024.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 660 |
| Aggravated assault | 108 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 76 |
| Burglary | 66 |
| Rape | 43 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Arson | 5 |
| Homicide | 0 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Kent County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Kent County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Cannon Township alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Cannon Township home (around $516,500) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $86k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,219 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Cannon Township household earns $127,540 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $802,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,219/mo | $85,839 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,744/mo | $99,846 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,921/mo | $104,554 |
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 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
4 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$92K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$205K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Cannon Township, 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.
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
~$880/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,416 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well (limited municipal water)
Largely rural on private well; utility billing 616-874-6966.
North Kent Sewer Authority (serviced areas); septic rural
Member of North Kent Sewer Authority (PARCC Side Clean Water Plant) with Rockford/Alpine/Courtland/Plainfield; rural on septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Source: cannontwp.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Cannon Township 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
$128K
Home Value (Census)
$430K
Expected Rent
$1,625/mo
$1,500 – $1,750 · estimated range
🛒 Grocery(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
The Cedar Lounge
Restaurant
Meltworks
Restaurant
Pizzeria Grande
Restaurant
Vitale's of Lake Bella Vista
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(13)
Timbers Inn Restaurant & Tavern
Restaurant
LiveGolf Studios at Thousand Oaks Golf Club
Bar
The Acorn Grille at Thousand Oaks Golf Club
Bar
+10 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(10)
Lakes School
Moffitt Hill School
Crestwood School
East Rockford Middle School
School
+5 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
Fitness Center on Unnamed
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
MVP Fitness
Fitness Center
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
📚 Libraries(1)
Krause Memorial Library
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Living in Cannon Township: the details
Is Cannon Township a good place to live?
If you're after a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids and green space nearby, Cannon Township 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 Rockford Public Schools. Expect prices centered around $517,000.
What does it cost to live in Cannon Township?
Homes range from around $345,000 for condos to $550,000 for single-family houses. That spread reflects the mix of housing here rather than a single going rate. There are 71 homes for sale here right now and 211 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Cannon Township
- What do homes cost in Cannon Township?
- The median home value in Cannon Township is about $516,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Cannon Township housing market?
- there are 71 homes for sale in Cannon Township right now, and 211 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Cannon Township?
- Cannon Township is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakes Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Cannon Township walkable?
- Cannon Township scores 1.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
