Danby
Solid value in a growing area
The quick answer
Danby is a township, part of Portland Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $485,000.
1 home for sale·Median $485K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 5.0/10
Most people don't think twice about Danby township—and that's precisely the point. It's a rural expanse in Ionia County, 23,000 acres of working land where you can actually afford to own space. The nearest grocery is a 2-minute walk, and there are a handful of restaurants within a mile if you're not in the mood to cook, but this isn't a place built around walkability or downtown energy. It's built around land. You get 50 minutes to Gerald R. Ford Airport if you need to fly out, and Community Lake Park sits about 3 miles away for weekend meandering. Kids here attend Portland Public Schools. The township operates on the assumption that you came here because you wanted distance from something—noise, crowds, the grind—and it doesn't apologize for that. It's straightforward, unglamorous, and honest about what it is: a rural corner of Michigan where your money stretches further and your nearest neighbor is probably far enough away that you won't hear them mowing.
Why people love it here
$94K median household income
- $485K median · 4 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Danby
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,293/mo
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4 homes sold in Danby this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Income
$94K
Household
Median Sale Price
$485K
4 sales in last 12mo
Expected Rent
$1,500/mo
$1,375 – $1,625 · estimated range
Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Portland Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Tom's Food Center
Wendy's
+1 more
Confluxcity Brewing Company
Community Lake Park
Cryderman Lake
Rivertrail Linear Park
Portland District Library
Most of Danby is policed by the Ionia County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (385 per 100,000 residents) and aggravated assault (56 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
No homicides were reported in 2024.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 385 |
| Aggravated assault | 56 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 49 |
| Burglary | 46 |
| Rape | 39 |
| Arson | 5 |
| Homicide | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Ionia County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Ionia County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Danby alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Danby home (around $485,000) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $76k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,864 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Danby household earns $94,044 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $606,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,864/mo | $76,386 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,358/mo | $89,547 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,524/mo | $93,972 |
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
1 parcel
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$118K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$190K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Danby, 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.
Local Government
Danby Township
unconfirmed
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
~$859/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,308 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural (near Portland); individual wells.
Septic - individual
On-site septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Resident contracts hauler.
Consumers Energy Co|Tri County Electric Coop (MI) · ~13.6¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility.
Confirm by addressSource: ioniacounty.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Danby 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
$94K
Home Value (Census)
$259K
Expected Rent
$1,500/mo
$1,375 – $1,625 · estimated range
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Community Lake Park
2.8 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(1)
Tom's Food Center
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(5)
Fast Food
Fast Food
🍺 Bars(1)
🏫 Schools(4)
🌳 Parks(3)
📚 Libraries(1)
Portland District Library
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Living in Danby: the details
Is Danby a good place to live?
Here is a data-based look at what living in Danby is like. For getting around, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This township is part of Portland Public Schools. The going price is around $485,000.
What does it cost to live in Danby?
The median home value in Danby is about $485,000. There is 1 home for sale here right now and 4 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Danby
- What do homes cost in Danby?
- The median home value in Danby is about $485,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Danby housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Danby right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Danby?
- Danby is served by Portland Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Portland Middle School (5/10).
- Is Danby walkable?
- Danby scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
