Delton
Surrounded by nature
Median $255K·Walkability 4.5/10·Schools 5.5/10
Driving through this rural stretch feels like stepping back in time—a single stoplight marks the center of town, positioned so students can safely cross from the elementary school to the district library, and the quiet speaks louder than any storefront. The area sprawls across Barry County farmland roughly 35 miles southeast of Grand Rapids, where ten lakes—Crooked, Long, Wall, and Horseshoe among them—anchor weekends for boating, fishing, and hiking through the Yankee Spring Recreation Area. Most homes sit on generous lots with room to breathe; recent sales show ranch and farmhouse styles with full basements, detached garages, and views across back fields and water. Ten churches hold the social fabric together, and Mullenhurst Golf Course draws players from across southwestern Michigan. The trade-off is real: limited job markets and restaurant selection mean most residents work elsewhere or drive to Kalamazoo and Battle Creek for dining and shopping. But that's precisely the point—out here, everyone knows everyone, often for their entire lives, and the landscape itself—acres for hunting, wildlife, water access—defines what living here actually means.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Crooked Lake within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Barry Townhip Park: 10 min walk
- Glasby Lake: 7 min bike
$255K median
- 9 sales in last 12mo
DeltonKellogg High School
- High — 0.3 mi away
- Delton Kellogg Schools
- 4 rated schools in district
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Median home price in Delton
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,731/mo
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9 homes sold in Delton this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 8/10
School District: Delton Kellogg Schools
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
George and Sally's Blue Moon Diner
Barry Townhip Park
Unnamed playground
Glasby Lake
North Country Trail
Delton District Library
Crime in Delton 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 Barry County.
Barry County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Delton home (around $255,000) 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 $1,719 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,719/mo | $45,839 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,978/mo | $52,759 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,066/mo | $55,085 |
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
2 parcels
Active / pending
Median Price
$214K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$871/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,351 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Based on assessor parcel records
Septic (individual)
Based on assessor parcel records
Utility, solar, and service details for Delton 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.
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Frequently asked about Delton
- What do homes cost in Delton?
- The median home value in Delton is about $255,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Delton housing market?
- there are 6 homes for sale in Delton right now, and 9 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Delton?
- Delton is served by Delton Kellogg Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is DeltonKellogg High School (8/10).
- Is Delton walkable?
- Delton scores 4.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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