Casco
Room to spread out, great value
The quick answer
Casco is a township, part of South Haven Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $552,000.
25 homes for sale·Median $552K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 5.0/10
Casco Township spreads across nearly 25,000 acres of Allegan County land, mostly rural and quiet, with the Lake Michigan shoreline defining its identity during warmer months when seasonal visitors arrive in force. What you're looking at here is a working landscape—modest homes on acreage, dirt roads in places, and the kind of space where a lot can run 2.5 acres without breaking the budget. Downtown Grand Rapids sits about 65 minutes away by car, far enough that you're not commuting in, but close enough if you need to. Within walking distance are a handful of restaurants and a coffee shop; grocery stores and the Casco Township Nature Preserve sit less than a mile down the road, which matters when you're building a routine. The area leans toward people who own their land outright rather than rent—though that's just how the numbers shake out. Summer transforms the township: lakefront communities like Cedar Bluff and Miami Park Beach fill with tourists, and the cider mill opens its doors. The rest of the year, it's quieter, rural, the kind of place where you're genuinely choosing isolation and acreage over convenience. South Haven Public Schools serves the area, and employment tends to cluster around a local power plant and car dealerships—the bones of what keeps a rural township steady.
Why people love it here
2.5 acre avg lots
- 14 homes
$84K median household income
- $552K median · 45 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Casco
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,744/mo
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45 homes sold in Casco this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Income
$84K
Household
Median Sale Price
$552K
45 sales in last 12mo
Expected Rent
$1,425/mo
$1,250 – $1,600 · estimated range
Parcels
14
12 residential
Based on 2 rated schools nearby
School District: South Haven Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Kal-Haven Trail 67th Street Trailhead
Playground at Baseline Rd & 66th St
Manitt Lake
Beach on Baseline Rd
Most of Casco is policed by the Allegan County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (433 per 100,000 residents) and burglary (129 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
For perspective, homicide — the most serious crime — was reported at about 0.001% of the population, roughly 1 in 100,000 residents.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 433 |
| Burglary | 129 |
| Aggravated assault | 78 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 58 |
| Rape | 9 |
| Arson | 7 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Homicide | 1 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Allegan County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Allegan County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Casco alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Casco home (around $551,500) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $88k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,292 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Casco household earns $83,750 — about $4,029 below what the median home requires, which is why many local buyers look below $551,500 or put more down. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $524,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,292/mo | $87,779 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,853/mo | $102,745 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,042/mo | $107,777 |
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
39 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$32K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$175K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Casco, 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
~$884/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,450 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural; some South Haven city water service near lakeshore.
Septic - individual
Individual septic systems.
Resident-arranged hauler
Republic/Waste Management common in area.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Regional electric provider.
Confirm by addressCasco Township Fire Department
Township/area fire service.
Source: cascotownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Casco 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
$84K
Home Value (Census)
$294K
Expected Rent
$1,425/mo
$1,250 – $1,600 · estimated range
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Casco Township Nature Preserve
2.3 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(3)
🍕 Restaurants(6)
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(4)
Idler Dockside
Bar
South Haven Brewpub
Pub
New Holland Brewing Co. Spirits Tasting Room
Bar
+1 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(12)
Evergreen Glade School
McDowell School
Farnum School
Beechdale School
Kibbie School
+7 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Strength Haven
Fitness Center
🚴 Trails(4)
Kal-Haven Trail
Bike Path
Cycleway loop off Baseline Rd
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(1)
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Living in Casco: the details
Is Casco a good place to live?
Casco suits buyers looking for room to spread out on larger lots — here is what the data shows. When it comes to errands, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This township is part of South Haven Public Schools. The going price is around $552,000.
What does it cost to live in Casco?
The median home value in Casco is about $552,000. There are 25 homes for sale here right now and 45 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Casco
- What do homes cost in Casco?
- The median home value in Casco is about $551,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Casco housing market?
- there are 25 homes for sale in Casco right now, and 45 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Casco?
- Casco is served by South Haven Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is North Shore Elementary (5/10).
- Is Casco walkable?
- Casco scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
