Dalton
Space and nature
The quick answer
Dalton is a township, part of Reeths-Puffer Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $280,000.
29 homes for sale·Median $280K·Walkability 0.3/10·Schools 6.0/10
The gravel crunches under your tires as you roll in—you're in farm country now, where 2.94-acre lots mean neighbors exist, but you won't trip over them. Dalton Township spreads across nearly 23,000 acres of Muskegon County, the kind of place where you can breathe and still grab dinner steps away. There are twenty restaurants within a mile, which is remarkable for a township that doesn't announce itself. A grocery store sits less than a mile down the road, and Reeths-Puffer Schools serve the area.
Why people love it here
3.2 acre avg lots
- 4,076 homes
Lake life
- West Lake within walking distance
- Beach in Riley Thompson Rd & Ironwood St Area: 6 min drive
- Beach in Whitehall Rd & Riley Thompson Rd Area: 5 min drive
$77K median household income
- $280K median · 139 sales in last 12mo
Explore Dalton
Same name, different focus — Dalton is also covered as:
- Dalton Community — community details
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Median home price in Dalton
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,901/mo
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139 homes sold in Dalton this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Income
$77K
Household
Median Sale Price
$280K
139 sales in last 12mo
Expected Rent
$1,500/mo
$1,375 – $1,625 · estimated range
Parcels
4,076
3816 residential
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Lakewood Additions
2.0 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
West Lake
0.0 mi
Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Reeths-Puffer Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Wildcat Grill
+1 more
Lakeside Beer Garden
Lakewood Additions
+1 more
Playground in Riley Thompson Rd & Ironwood St Area
West Lake
Beach in Riley Thompson Rd & Ironwood St Area
Dalton Township Horse Trail
Dog Star Ranch
Fred Meijer Berry Junction Trail
Walgreens
Northstar Cinema
Most of Dalton is policed by the Muskegon County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (274 per 100,000 residents) and burglary (80 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
For perspective, homicide — the most serious crime — was reported at about 0.002% of the population, roughly 1 in 50,000 residents.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 274 |
| Burglary | 80 |
| Aggravated assault | 45 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 35 |
| Rape | 22 |
| Arson | 7 |
| Homicide | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Muskegon County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Muskegon County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Dalton alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Dalton home (around $280,000) 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 $1,727 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Dalton household earns $76,923 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $491,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,727/mo | $46,064 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,012/mo | $53,662 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,108/mo | $56,217 |
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 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
15 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$10K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$67K
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
~$897/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,545 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Private well (municipal water in some areas via Muskegon County DPW)
Largely private wells; some developed areas on county water
Septic - individual
Mostly individual septic; limited county sewer in developed zones
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 addressSource: 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.
Median Income
$77K
Home Value (Census)
$188K
Expected Rent
$1,500/mo
$1,375 – $1,625 · estimated range
🛒 Grocery(1)
Meijer
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(5)
Full Moon Diner and Saloon
Restaurant
Fast Food
Fast Food
Fast Food
Fast Food
🍺 Bars(3)
🏫 Schools(8)
Gordon School
School
Anderson School
McMillan School
Reeths-Puffer High School
School
+3 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Star Ranch
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(6)
Fred Meijer Berry Junction Trail
Bike Path
McMillan Trail
Bike Path
Fred Meijer Berry Junction Trail
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
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Living in Dalton: the details
Is Dalton a good place to live?
Dalton suits buyers looking for room to spread out on larger lots and green space nearby — here is what the data shows. When it comes to errands, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This township is part of Reeths-Puffer Schools. The going price is around $280,000.
What does it cost to live in Dalton?
Homes in Dalton sell for a median of about $280,000. There are 29 homes for sale here right now and 139 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Dalton
- What do homes cost in Dalton?
- The median home value in Dalton is about $280,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Dalton housing market?
- there are 29 homes for sale in Dalton right now, and 139 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 Twin Lake School (6/10).
- Is Dalton walkable?
- Dalton scores 0.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
