Dalton
Solid value in a growing area
Median $255K·Walkability 4.4/10·Schools 5.0/10
People often imagine rural West Michigan as one long stretch of farmland, but this stretch tells a different story—it's where serious acreage meets actual living space, where a three-bedroom ranch on seven acres feels like the baseline, not the exception. Homes here lean toward ranchers and tri-levels with room to breathe: main-floor living, attached garages, and the kind of lot size that means you're not looking at your neighbor's fence line. Well and septic systems are the norm, and agents mention new furnaces, updated kitchens, and hardwood floors as the fixes worth making. The location sits within Reeths-Puffer Schools and bundles country quiet with real access—US-31 is close enough for a quick run to town, yet far enough that you're genuinely out here. Woods, storage sheds, decks overlooking acreage, and room for hobbies define the character; these aren't postage-stamp properties. It's the kind of place where a manufactured home on a large lot with mature trees reads as a legitimate lifestyle choice, not a compromise.
Why people love it here
$255K median
- 15 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Fred Meijer Berry Junction Trail: 4 min walk
- Unnamed park: 11 min walk
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Median home price in Dalton
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,734/mo
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15 homes sold in Dalton this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthWalkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Great Lakes Fresh Market
Full Moon Diner and Saloon
Surfside Beer Garden
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Bear Lake
Unnamed beach
Dalton Township Horse Trail
Dog Star Ranch
Fred Meijer Berry Junction Trail
Hometown Pharmacy
White Lake Community Library
Northstar Cinema
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 7/10
School District: Reeths-Puffer Schools
Crime in Dalton 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 Muskegon County.
Muskegon County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Dalton home (around $255,449) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $46k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,722 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,722/mo | $45,920 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,982/mo | $52,852 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,069/mo | $55,182 |
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
5 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$9K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$98K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Dalton, 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
~$895/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,530 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Private well
Based on assessor parcel records
Septic (individual)
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged hauler (Republic/Arrowaste area)
Residents contract their own hauler
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Great Lakes Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Dalton · Source: daltonmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Dalton 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.
🍕 Restaurants(5)
Full Moon Diner and Saloon
Restaurant
Subway
Fast Food
Fast Food
Fast Food
Fast Food
☕ Coffee(1)
Café
🏫 Schools(13)
McMillan School
Gordon School
Anderson School
Giles School
Central Elementary School
School
+8 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Star Ranch
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(5)
Fred Meijer Berry Junction Trail
Bike Path
McMillan Trail
Bike Path
McMillan Trail
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(3)
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Frequently asked about Dalton
- What do homes cost in Dalton?
- The median home value in Dalton is about $255,449. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Dalton housing market?
- there are 4 homes for sale in Dalton right now, and 15 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Dalton?
- Dalton is served by Reeths-Puffer Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is ReethsPuffer High School (7/10).
- Is Dalton walkable?
- Dalton scores 4.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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