Chippewa Township
Solid value in a growing area
The quick answer
Chippewa Township is a township, part of Chippewa Hills School District. Homes here typically sell for around $297,000.
15 homes for sale·Median $297K·Schools 5.0/10
When you roll in on a summer evening, the first thing you notice is the glint of water—Chippewa Lake spreads out wide and calm, and the energy shifts. Fishing boats bob near the shore, kayaks are tied to docks, and there's that particular hum of a place where people actually use the outdoors year-round. The lake isn't just scenery here; it's the spine of things. Winter brings ice fishing and snowmobiling; summer is all swimming, boating, and campfires. The Martiny chain connects this lake to Lost, Tubbs, Diamond, and Evans—a whole system of water you can explore without leaving the area.
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Why people love it here
$63K median household income
- $297K median · 14 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Chippewa Township
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,013/mo
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14 homes sold in Chippewa Township this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Income
$63K
Household
Median Sale Price
$297K
14 sales in last 12mo
Expected Rent
$925/mo
$825 – $1,025 · estimated range
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 6/10
School District: Chippewa Hills School District
Most of Chippewa Township is policed by the Mecosta County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (598 per 100,000 residents) and aggravated assault (259 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
For perspective, homicide — the most serious crime — was reported at about 0.003% of the population, roughly 1 in 33,000 residents.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 598 |
| Aggravated assault | 259 |
| Burglary | 116 |
| Rape | 33 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 33 |
| Arson | 9 |
| Homicide | 3 |
| Robbery | 3 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Mecosta County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Mecosta County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Chippewa Township alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Chippewa Township home (around $296,500) at today's 6.67% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $47k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,747 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Chippewa Township household earns $63,409 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $411,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,747/mo | $46,586 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,049/mo | $54,638 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,150/mo | $57,346 |
Estimates use a 6.67% 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
8 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$6K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$4K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Chippewa Township, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
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.
Private well
Rural/lake township; individual wells.
Septic - individual
On-site septic; lake-area systems.
Resident-arranged private hauler
No municipal collection.
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Great Lakes Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressConsumers Energy / SEMCO / propane (LP)
Rural areas often LP/propane.
Confirm by addressSource: findenergy.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Chippewa 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
$63K
Home Value (Census)
$124K
Expected Rent
$925/mo
$825 – $1,025 · estimated range
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Living in Chippewa Township: the details
Is Chippewa Township a good place to live?
Here is a data-based look at what living in Chippewa Township is like. This township is part of Chippewa Hills School District. The going price is around $297,000.
What does it cost to live in Chippewa Township?
The median home value in Chippewa Township is about $297,000. There are 15 homes for sale here right now and 14 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Chippewa Township
- What do homes cost in Chippewa Township?
- The median home value in Chippewa Township is about $296,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Chippewa Township housing market?
- there are 15 homes for sale in Chippewa Township right now, and 14 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Chippewa Township?
- Chippewa Township is served by Chippewa Hills School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Evart Middle School (6/10).
