Denver
Solid value in a growing area
The quick answer
Denver is a township, part of Hesperia Community Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $221,000.
3 homes for sale·Median $221K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 3.0/10
The main road through Denver Township cuts straight through farmland that doesn't apologize for itself—open fields, modest homes set back from the street, the kind of place where you can actually see the weather coming. This is rural Newaygo County in West Michigan, about an hour and a half from downtown Grand Rapids, where the township spreads across nearly 23,000 acres of what still feels like working country. Homes run around $200K, and the everyday essentials—grocery stores, restaurants—sit within steps, not scattered across miles of driving. Denver Township Park lies about three miles away if you want a formal outdoor space, but the real character here is in the land itself: quiet roads, room to breathe, and the kind of stillness that comes from space rather than from being protected by gates. This is the kind of township where the rhythm follows the seasons and the property lines, and where "getting away" doesn't require leaving the county.
Why people love it here
$41K median household income
- $221K median · 20 sales in last 12mo
Near the water
- McLaren Lake — 0.6 mi
- Mud Lake: 7 min drive
- Faupell Lake: 9 min drive
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Median home price in Denver
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,500/mo
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20 homes sold in Denver this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Income
$41K
Household
Median Sale Price
$221K
20 sales in last 12mo
Expected Rent
$925/mo
$850 – $1,000 · estimated range
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Denver Township Park
2.9 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
McLaren Lake
0.6 mi
Based on 2 rated schools nearby
School District: Hesperia Community Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Ed’s Orchard Market
Angelo's & Riccardo's
Denver Township Park
+1 more
Playground in Village Of Hesperia
Mud Lake
Hesperia Community Library
To buy a median-priced Denver home (around $221,000) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $36k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,348 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Denver household earns $41,335 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $258,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,348/mo | $35,938 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,573/mo | $41,935 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,648/mo | $43,952 |
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.
Who actually lends in Denver, 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
~$906/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,342 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; private wells typical.
Septic - individual
Rural township; individual septic typical.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Residents arrange private trash haulers.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional IOU.
Confirm by addressFremont Fire Department (contract)
Fremont FD covers parts of surrounding townships incl. Denver area; verify locally.
Source: denvertownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Denver 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
$41K
Home Value (Census)
$92K
Expected Rent
$925/mo
$850 – $1,000 · estimated range
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Living in Denver: the details
Is Denver a good place to live?
If you're after green space nearby, Denver is worth a close look — here is what the data shows. Day to day, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This township is part of Hesperia Community Schools. Expect prices centered around $221,000.
What does it cost to live in Denver?
The median home value in Denver is about $221,000. There are 3 homes for sale here right now and 20 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Denver
- What do homes cost in Denver?
- The median home value in Denver is about $221,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Denver housing market?
- there are 3 homes for sale in Denver right now, and 20 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Denver?
- Denver is served by Hesperia Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is David C Outwin Middle School (3/10).
- Is Denver walkable?
- Denver scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
