Colfax
Solid value in a growing area
The quick answer
Colfax is a township, part of Walkerville Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $267,000.
4 homes for sale·Median $267K·Schools 3.0/10
Flat land meets water here—the shoreline of Lake Michigan forms the western edge, while the Manistee National Forest spreads across the landscape just a couple miles inland. What you see is a mix of open acreage, river frontage along the Pere Marquette and its South Branch, and quiet roads that don't apologize for going nowhere in particular. School Section Lake sits nearby too, ringed by properties that know what waterfront means. The horizon is all trees, sky, and the kind of emptiness that turns out to be full of something if you're paying attention.
Why people love it here
$63K median household income
- $267K median · 4 sales in last 12mo
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School District: Walkerville Public Schools
Most of Colfax is policed by the Oceana County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (470 per 100,000 residents) and aggravated assault (180 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
For perspective, homicide — the most serious crime — was reported at about 0.005% of the population, roughly 1 in 20,000 residents.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 470 |
| Aggravated assault | 180 |
| Burglary | 119 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 76 |
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Living in Colfax: the details
Is Colfax a good place to live?
Here is a data-based look at what living in Colfax is like. This township is part of Walkerville Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $267,000.
What does it cost to live in Colfax?
The typical home in Colfax goes for around $267,000. There are 4 homes for sale here right now and 4 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Colfax
- What do homes cost in Colfax?
- The median home value in Colfax is about $266,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Colfax housing market?
- there are 4 homes for sale in Colfax right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Colfax?
- Colfax is served by Walkerville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Walkerville Public School (3/10).
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