Coopersville
Solid value in a growing area
19 homes for sale·Median $340K·Walkability 6.4/10·Schools 6.3/10
The first thing you notice pulling into Coopersville is the absence of sprawl—farms still claim over half the land within city limits, and Main Street feels genuinely anchored, not hollowed out. Downtown has been renovated with real care, and the Randall Street business district is growing steadily, but the agricultural heartbeat hasn't disappeared under concrete. Del Shannon, who grew up here and scored a number-one hit with "Runaway" in 1961, is still part of the town's identity; the annual car show bearing his name draws crowds, as does the December nighttime Christmas parade, one of Michigan's longest-running. The Coopersville & Marne Railway runs vintage train rides seasonally with 1920s-themed cars, and the Farm Museum on Main Street displays antique tractors and handmade quilts—visual anchors for a place founded in 1845 that hasn't tried to become something else. You can walk to restaurants and coffee shops from almost anywhere downtown; 42 dining options sit within a mile, though the real character lies in locally-owned spots like 327 Pizza & Pub, run by owners who genuinely love this small farming town. U-pick blueberry farms and farm markets are scattered throughout, and Main Street Park is a nine-minute walk away. Homes here run around $320,000, and the school system is Coopersville Area Public School District. The drive to downtown Grand Rapids takes about 25 minutes, and the Lake Michigan beaches at Grand Haven are roughly the same distance—close enough to reach, far enough that this place maintains its own rhythm, where neighbors still help neighbors and the land itself tells you what matters here.
Why people love it here
$63K median household income
- $340K median · 47 sales in last 12mo
Very walkable
- 327 Pizza and Pub: 4 min walk
- 8 places within a 10 min walk
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Median home price in Coopersville
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,308/mo
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47 homes sold in Coopersville this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthWalkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Boxcar Bargains
327 Pizza and Pub
+1 more
Country Cafe
Champs Bar & Grill
Main Street Park
Unnamed playground
Hidden Lake
Green Path
Deer Creek Park Launch
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 7/10
School District: Coopersville Area Public School District
Crime in Coopersville is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Ottawa County.
Ottawa County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Coopersville home (around $340,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $56k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,084 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Coopersville household earns $62,575 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $389,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,084/mo | $55,578 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,426/mo | $64,703 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,541/mo | $67,754 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 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
2 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$66K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$187K
Per listing
Multifamily for sale
Listings
1 building
Active / pending
Median Price
$649K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$162K
Median
Who actually lends in Coopersville, 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
~$912/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,384 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
City of Coopersville Water & Sewer Department
Municipal sewer; Plummer's Environmental does line maintenance
Private hauler (resident-arranged)
No municipal trash contract confirmed
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
No municipal electric; Consumers serves area
Confirm by addressSource: cityofcoopersville.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Coopersville 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)
$217K
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Main Street Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Restaurant
Fatzo's Pizza Coopersville
Restaurant
Taquería Manriquez
Restaurant
Number 1 Chinese restaurant (Coopersville)
Restaurant
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(16)
Rankins School
Marshall School
Toothacre School
Jackson School
McDearmon School
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
Frequently asked about Coopersville
- What do homes cost in Coopersville?
- The median home value in Coopersville is about $340,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Coopersville housing market?
- there are 19 homes for sale in Coopersville right now, and 47 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Coopersville?
- Coopersville is served by Coopersville Area Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Coopersville Middle School (7/10).
- Is Coopersville walkable?
- Coopersville scores 6.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
