Deerfield Township
Solid value in a growing area
The quick answer
Deerfield Township is a township, part of Morley Stanwood Community Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $263,000.
2 homes for sale·Median $263K·Schools 4.7/10
Most people driving through this part of west Michigan expect rural quiet and nothing more—then they realize the restaurants and services are closer than they thought. A coffee shop sits about 2.8 miles away, and when hunger hits, you're only steps from a restaurant, so you're not stranded out here. The nearest grocery runs about 3.1 miles, which means your daily errands don't eat up a morning. What really defines the area, though, is the land itself: properties tend to sprawl across several acres, often wrapped in woods, with ponds, creeks, and rolling terrain that draws folks looking for space to actually *do* something with. You'll see barns, pole structures, greenhouses—the kind of setups that suggest people here aren't just living in the country, they're using it.
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Why people love it here
$58K median household income
- $263K median · 9 sales in last 12mo
Near the water
- West Canadian Lake — 1.6 mi
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Median home price in Deerfield Township
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,785/mo
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9 homes sold in Deerfield Township this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Income
$58K
Household
Median Sale Price
$263K
9 sales in last 12mo
Expected Rent
$1,075/mo
$1,000 – $1,175 · estimated range
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 6/10
School District: Morley Stanwood Community Schools
Most of Deerfield Township is policed by the Mecosta County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (598 per 100,000 residents) and aggravated assault (259 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
For perspective, homicide — the most serious crime — was reported at about 0.003% of the population, roughly 1 in 33,000 residents.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 598 |
| Aggravated assault | 259 |
| Burglary | 116 |
| Rape | 33 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 33 |
| Arson | 9 |
| Homicide | 3 |
| Robbery | 3 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Mecosta County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Mecosta County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Deerfield Township alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Deerfield Township home (around $263,000) at today's 6.67% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $41k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,553 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Deerfield Township household earns $57,535 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $373,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,553/mo | $41,412 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,821/mo | $48,554 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,911/mo | $50,955 |
Estimates use a 6.67% 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
Median Price
$60K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Deerfield Township, 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.
Local Government
Deerfield Township
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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.
Private well
Rural township; individual wells.
Septic - individual
On-site septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
No municipal collection.
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Great Lakes Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressConsumers Energy / SEMCO / propane (LP)
Rural areas often LP/propane.
Confirm by addressArea township/volunteer fire department (county mutual aid)
Rural fire coverage via nearest township department / county mutual aid.
Source: findenergy.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Deerfield Township 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
$58K
Home Value (Census)
$159K
Expected Rent
$1,075/mo
$1,000 – $1,175 · estimated range
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Living in Deerfield Township: the details
Is Deerfield Township a good place to live?
Deerfield Township suits buyers looking for green space nearby — here is what the data shows. This township is part of Morley Stanwood Community Schools. The going price is around $263,000.
What does it cost to live in Deerfield Township?
The median home value in Deerfield Township is about $263,000. There are 2 homes for sale here right now and 9 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Deerfield Township
- What do homes cost in Deerfield Township?
- The median home value in Deerfield Township is about $263,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Deerfield Township housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Deerfield Township right now, and 9 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Deerfield Township?
- Deerfield Township is served by Morley Stanwood Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Morley Stanwood High School (6/10).
