Croton
Surrounded by nature
Median $267K·Walkability 3.7/10·Schools 4.7/10
The Croton Dam—a 1907 brick structure anchoring the Muskegon River—is the gravitational center of this unincorporated community, its hydroelectric plant still feeding power to thousands of homes more than a century later. Spread across wooded ridges and waterfront parcels around the 1,380-acre pond it created, the area draws a mix of year-round residents and vacation-home owners who come for boating, tubing, and fishing. Mature hardwoods and water views define most properties here; many homes sit on two-plus acres with long sightlines across the pond or down to the river. The nearest grocery is Gene's Croton Market, and you're within a few miles of state recreation land and trail systems that reach into Newaygo County. About 45 minutes north of Grand Rapids, this stretch works as either a weekend retreat or a quieter full-time base, with paved roads threading through a landscape that hasn't lost its sawmill-era character—just traded the mills for docks and decks.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Croton Dam Pond within walking distance
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- North Country National Scenic Trail: 4 min walk
- MK Conklin Park: 8 min walk
$267K median
- 5 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Croton
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,813/mo
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5 homes sold in Croton this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 5/10
School District: Newaygo Public School District
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Driftwood Bar and Grill
MK Conklin Park
Croton Dam Pond
Unnamed beach
North Country National Scenic Trail
Crime in Croton 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 Newaygo County.
Newaygo County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Croton home (around $267,000) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $48k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,800 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,800/mo | $47,996 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,072/mo | $55,242 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,163/mo | $57,678 |
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, 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
3 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$20K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$70K
Per listing
Local Government · area-wide
Croton Township
Source: crotontownship.org · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$913/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,392 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Based on assessor parcel records
Septic (individual)
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged private hauler
Residents arrange private trash haulers.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional IOU; Croton Dam (hydro) is a Consumers facility.
Confirm by addressPropane / LP (no piped gas)
Rural township; likely propane.
Confirm by addressServices for Croton · Source: crotontownship.org
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Frequently asked about Croton
- What do homes cost in Croton?
- The median home value in Croton is about $267,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Croton housing market?
- there are 3 homes for sale in Croton right now, and 5 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Croton?
- Croton is served by Newaygo Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Newaygo Middle School (5/10).
- Is Croton walkable?
- Croton scores 3.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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