Day
Solid value in a growing area
1 home for sale·Median $231K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 5.0/10
This stretch of Montcalm County spreads across rolling country land—mostly woods, fields, and acreage parcels where homes sit back from paved roads with room to breathe. You're looking at rural living in the truest sense: corner lots measured in acres, detached garages with lofts for storage and work space, decks facing open views instead of neighbors. Homes here tend toward the practical—updated furnaces, newer roofing, energy-efficient windows—because people are here for the long haul, not flipping. A restaurant is walkable at about 14 minutes down the road, and the grocery is 3.6 miles away, which means you plan your errands. McBride Village Park sits 2.2 miles out if you want structured recreation, but the real draw is what you've already got: uncluttered horizons, hunting land, ponds, and the kind of quiet that comes with genuine distance from everything else. Downtown Grand Rapids runs about 83 minutes away—far enough that you're not commuting, close enough if you need the city. This is where you go when you want land, woods, and zero pretense.
Why people love it here
$59K median household income
- $231K median · 8 sales in last 12mo
Near the water
- Loon Lake — 1.2 mi
- Fred Meijer Heartland Trail: 10 min drive
- McBride Village Park: 8 min drive
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Day
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,568/mo
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8 homes sold in Day this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
McBride Village Park
2.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Loon Lake
1.2 mi
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
School District: Montabella Community Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
McBride Village Park
Playground on 22 Mile Rd
Most of Day is policed by the Montcalm County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (186 per 100,000 residents) and aggravated assault (83 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
No homicides were reported in 2024.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 186 |
| Aggravated assault | 83 |
| Burglary | 65 |
| Rape | 43 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 25 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Homicide | 0 |
| Arson | 0 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Montcalm County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Montcalm County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Day alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Day home (around $231,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $36k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,365 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Day household earns $58,750 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $386,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,365/mo | $36,392 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,597/mo | $42,591 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,675/mo | $44,664 |
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.
Who actually lends in Day, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
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
~$870/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,385 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; residents on individual private wells.
Septic - individual
Rural township; individual septic systems.
Resident-arranged private hauler
No municipal trash; residents contract private haulers.
Consumers Energy Co|Tri County Electric Coop (MI) · ~13.6¢/kWh
Primary electric provider; Great Lakes Energy cooperative in pockets.
Confirm by addressNatural gas where available; rural homes often on propane.
Confirm by addressSource: montcalm.us
Utility, solar, and service details for Day 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
$59K
Home Value (Census)
$156K
Frequently asked about Day
- What do homes cost in Day?
- The median home value in Day is about $231,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Day housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Day right now, and 8 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Day?
- Day is served by Montabella Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Central Montcalm Middle High School (5/10).
- Is Day walkable?
- Day scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
